Pixar Veteran Jim Morris Moving To Emeritus Position As Jonathan Garson Named New President

Jonathan Garson has officially taken over as president of Pixar, and veteran executive Jim Morris has moved into a president emeritus position. The shift instantly reshapes the studio’s leadership landscape, prompting employees, partners and fans to anticipate possible changes in creative direction and project priorities. With Garson at the helm, the expectation is that Pixar will continue its legacy while exploring new storytelling avenues under fresh executive guidance in the near term.

The dual‑track approach aims to balance continuity with fresh leadership and to align with Disney’s broader media ambitions. Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline each reported the leadership change, while IMDb posted the new structure and GuruFocus highlighted Disney’s formal announcement. All outlets consistently name Garson as president and Morris as president emeritus, confirming the titles without detailing immediate project impacts.

The coverage leaves open how Garson’s leadership will influence Pixar’s upcoming slate and whether Morris will take an active advisory or consulting for key decisions role in forthcoming productions.