Latondra Newton, who has served asDisneys chief diversity officer since 2017, is leaving the company.
An internal memo from Disney chief human resources officer Sonia Coleman announcing Newtons departure was circulated to staff Tuesday.
Coleman wrote that Newton decided to leave The Walt Disney Company to pursue other endeavors.
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We hear that she plans to join a corporate board and focus on a creative company she owns.
Before Disney, Newton was Group Vice President, Social Innovation and Chief Diversity Officer.
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. and Chief Program Officer, Toyota Mobility Foundation, Toyota Motor Corporation.
She began her career at Toyota in 1991.
Varietywas first to report on Newtons exit today.
Latondras direct reports will report to Julie Merges on an interim basis until a new DEI leader is identified.
I want to thank Julie for leading this team along with her Talent Acquisition organization.
Thank you all for your continued contributions to our DEI efforts.
I know we can count on you to keep this important work moving forward during this leadership transition.
