Pixar Animation Studios is changing leaders: Jonathan Garson will become the studio’s president, while Jim Morris moves to a president emeritus role. The changes take effect Jan. 4, 2027.
Garson will oversee Pixar’s production and operations, including producers, department heads and post-production. He will partner with Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter.
Morris will remain executive producer of “Incredibles 3.” In his new role, he will also focus on talent development and mentoring across Pixar and Walt Disney Studios, along with technology initiatives supporting the studios’ storytellers and artists.
Alan Bergman, chairman of Disney Entertainment and Studios at The Walt Disney Company, announced the changes. Garson and Morris will report to him. Bergman also said Jonas Rivera will take on an expanded creative executive vice president role, leading filmmakers and development and working closely with Docter and Garson.
Garson has worked at Disney for more than 30 years and joined Pixar in 2010. He most recently served as the studio’s general manager and previously led its marketing and franchise team. Morris joined Pixar in 2005 and became president in 2014.
During Morris’ tenure, Pixar’s feature films have earned more than $12 billion at the global box office. He will step back from day-to-day work and take on special projects.
