Disney’s U.S. Parks Chief Leaves After 15 Years With Company

  • Star Wars lands in U.S. opened during her tenure at the parks
  • Heads of Disney resorts now report directly to parks chairman
Catherine Powell in Paris in February 2017 as part of the Disneyland Paris anniversary.Photographer: Eric Piermont/Getty Images/AFP
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Catherine Powell, who ran the U.S. and Paris theme parks for Walt Disney Co. during the opening of two new Star Wars lands, is leaving the company.

The 15-year veteran is departing to do something different, Disney said Monday. She couldn’t be reached for comment.