Who is the Senior EVP of The Walt Disney Company?

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Sonia Coleman is the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of The Walt Disney Company, reporting to Josh D'Amaro. She joined Disney in 2008 in human resources at Disney Consumer Products and later led HR for Disney Entertainment and ESPN. Sonia reached the role after 3 tracked posts, most recently SVP, Human Resources, Disney Entertainment and ESPN at The Walt Disney Company. Sonia studied at Chapman University (BS, Organizational Leadership); Florida International University (MS, Human Resource Management). Sonia is one of 16 tracked leaders at the company.

Sonia Coleman profile

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Sonia Coleman
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, The Walt Disney Company

Sonia Coleman leads global people and culture strategy, talent, compensation and benefits at The Walt Disney Company. She took over the company's human resources function in April 2023, succeeding Paul Richardson. Before Disney, she worked at The Children's Place and The Home Depot.

Education
Chapman University (BS, Organizational Leadership); Florida International University (MS, Human Resource Management)
Reports to
Josh D'Amaro
Email
••••@disney.com

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Sonia Coleman career history

  • SVP, Human Resources, Disney Entertainment and ESPN, The Walt Disney Company2017 - 2023
  • VP, Human Resources, Disney Consumer Products, The Walt Disney Company2008 - 2016
  • Human Resources, The Children's Place2004 - 2008

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Other leaders at The Walt Disney Company

LeaderEmailProfile
JDJosh D'AmaroJosh D'AmaroChief Executive Officer ••••@disney.com
HJHugh JohnstonSenior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ••••@disney.com
DWDana WaldenPresident and Chief Creative Officer ••••@disney.com
ABAlan BergmanChairman, Disney Entertainment, Studios ••••@disney.com
TMThomas MazloumChairman, Disney Experiences ••••@disney.com
JPJames PitaroJames PitaroChairman, ESPN ••••@disney.com
DODebra O'ConnellChairman, Disney Entertainment Television ••••@disney.com
AAAsad AyazChief Marketing and Brand Officer ••••@disney.com
HGHoracio GutierrezSenior Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer ••••@disney.com
PRPaul RoederSenior Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer ••••@disney.com
DLDavid L. BowdichDavid L. BowdichExecutive Vice President and Chief Security Officer ••••@disney.com
BSBenjamin SwinburneExecutive Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy ••••@disney.com
BWBrent WoodfordExecutive Vice President, Controllership, Financial Planning and Tax ••••@disney.com
TATinisha AgramonteSenior Vice President and Chief Opportunity & Inclusion Officer ••••@disney.com
RARobert A. IgerRobert A. IgerSenior Advisor ••••@disney.com

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Who is Sonia Coleman?

Sonia Coleman is the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of The Walt Disney Company (as of August 2026). You can see their background and career history above.

What is Sonia Coleman's background?

Sonia Coleman leads global people and culture strategy, talent, compensation and benefits at The Walt Disney Company. She took over the company's human resources function in April 2023, succeeding Paul Richardson. She joined Disney in 2008 in human resources at Disney Consumer Products and later led HR for Disney Entertainment and ESPN. Before Disney, she worked at The Children's Place and The Home Depot.

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Who does Sonia Coleman report to?

Sonia Coleman reports to Josh D'Amaro. See the full org chart on the The Walt Disney Company executives page.