Following a lengthy leave of absence, Disney has announced that John Lasseter, the chief creative officer at Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar, will leave the company at the end of 2018. Until December 31, he will work in a consulting role.
“John had a remarkable tenure at Pixar and Disney Animation, reinventing the animation business, taking breathtaking risks, and telling original, high quality stories that will last forever,” CEO Bob Iger said in a statement, via Variety. “We are profoundly grateful for his contributions, which included a masterful and remarkable turnaround of The Walt Disney Animation Studios. One of John’s greatest achievements is assembling a team of great storytellers and innovators with the vision and talent to set the standard in animation for generations to come.”
Source: IGN.com John Lasseter Announces Exit from Disney and Pixar