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From Disney to TikTok: Kevin Mayer on Vision, Innovation & The Future Of AI

February 3, 2026·1h 14m·3-min readinterviewbusiness
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Kevin Mayer, a former Disney executive and ex-CEO of TikTok, shares his journey from engineering to entertainment and media leadership, detailing Disney's strategic pivot to streaming with Disney+, the transformative acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars, and the importance of elim

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Kevin Mayer

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Kevin MayerBob Iger

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The Walt Disney CompanyPixarMarvelStar WarsNetflixBlockbuster

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Disney+

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