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As Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney
Studios, Paul Shurgot oversees finance for the Studios’ film division, which 22
includes films produced by Disney Live Action, Walt Disney Animation Studios,
Pixar, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm, as well as the stage play and music
division.
Paul joined The Walt Disney Company in 1994, and during his tenure has held a
variety of finance and consulting positions throughout the organization. In
addition to being responsible for forecast, planning and reporting activities, he
has been involved in several key strategic and operational initiatives including
the reorganization and sale of Miramax, the DreamWorks Studio distribution
deal and the integrations of both Marvel and Lucasfilm’s studio operations
following their acquisitions by Disney.
Prior to joining Disney, Paul served as Manager, M&A Advisory/Due Diligence
Group, at Ernst & Young LLP, where he was responsible for analyzing and
structuring the acquisition of target companies. Paul’s previous experience
includes roles at Harvey Universal Inc. and KPMG Peat Marwick. He pursued
his undergraduate degree at UCLA where he received a Bachelor of Arts in
economics and business, and later earned an MBA in strategy and finance from
the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
PAUL SHURGOT
Executive Vice President And Chief
Financial Officer,
The Walt Disney Studios