# Walt Disney is planning to cut as many as 1,000 positions in the coming weeks.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · The Indian Express*

## Key points

- Disney plans to cut up to 1,000 positions, mainly in the marketing department.
- The layoffs were planned before Josh D’Amaro became CEO in March.
- Chief Marketing Officer Asad Ayaz will consolidate marketing under Project Imagine to reduce expenses.
- Ayaz began leading a new company-wide marketing organization in January.

**Companies:** Walt Disney
**Countries:** United States

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