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Disney Experiences Names Michael Moriarty CFO as Kevin Lansberry Sets February 2026 Retirement

Disney points to a finance pedigree shaped by growth at Hong Kong Disneyland.

Overview

  • Michael Moriarty has been appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer of Disney Experiences, succeeding Kevin Lansberry.
  • Lansberry will retire in February 2026 after a 39-year Disney career that included serving as interim CFO of The Walt Disney Company in 2023.
  • Moriarty currently serves as president and managing director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and will remain in that role until a successor is named.
  • His Disney tenure includes CFO roles at Walt Disney Imagineering and Hong Kong Disneyland, along with finance leadership positions at Walt Disney World.
  • Under his leadership, Hong Kong Disneyland opened World of Frozen, posted a record year in 2024, and launched its 20th anniversary celebration, which Disney touts as evidence of his growth focus and global perspective.