Pixar Names Jonathan Garson as President; Jim Morris Moves to Emeritus Role
Pixar Animation Studios is set to undergo a leadership change, After serving as president for 12 of his 21 years at the studio, Jim Morris will transition to a president emeritus role. Jonathan Garson will become the studio’s new president, partnering with Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter. In his new role as…
Covered by 3 sources from United States. First reported by Variety ·
How 3 newspapers cover this story
Pixar Names Jonathan Garson as President; Jim Morris Moves to Emeritus Role
Pixar Animation Studios is set to undergo a leadership change, After serving as president for 12 of his 21 years at the studio, Jim Morris will transition to a president emeritus role. Jonathan Garson will become the studio’s new president, partnering with Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter. In his new role as…
Pixar Taps Jonathan Garson as President With Jim Morris Stepping Back to President Emeritus
Additionally, Jonas Rivera has been elevated to creative executive vp, while Pete Docter continues to lead the animation studio as chief creative officer.
Pixar Veteran Jim Morris Moving To Emeritus Position; Jonathan Garson Named New President
A big hand-off is underway at Disney’s Pixar animation studio as longtime 21-year vet Jim Morris will segue to President Emeritus after 12 years in the position. He’ll be succeeded by 30-year-plus Disney vet Jonathan Garson. This is all effective on Jan. 4, 2027. Pete Docter will continue to lead the Toy Story and…
Coverage details
3 outlets from United States are covering this story: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline. Variety published it first, on November 5, 2026; the last outlet to join was Deadline, less than an hour later.
Key names in the coverage: Pete Docter, Jim Morris Moves, Emeritus Role and Jonathan Garson.
