Christine McCarthy named new Disney CFO

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Walt Disney Co. promoted Christine M. McCarthy to be its first female chief financial officer, making her the company’s highest ranking woman ever. The appointment is effective immediately, Burbank, California-based Disney said Tuesday in a statement. McCarthy, 60, was executive vice president and treasurer, overseeing corporate real estate in addition to her financial role. She succeeds Jay Rasulo, who stepped down this month.

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