Pixar Names Jonathan Garson President

Pixar Animation Studios announced that veteran Jonathan Garson will become president in January, succeeding Jim Morris. Morris will transition to a president emeritus role ahead of his eventual retirement.

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Pixar toys from Mattel are pictured in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., February 21, 2020. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

Pixar Animation Studios named veteran executive Jonathan Garson president on Wednesday afternoon, succeeding Jim Morris ahead of his planned retirement. The leadership transition establishes the next generation of management for the prominent animation studio. Feature films generated over $12B at the global box office during Morris's twelve-year tenure.