Pixar Animation Studios announces a leadership transition as President Jim Morris moves to a president emeritus position and Jonathan Garson takes over as president. The change is set to take effect in January 2027, with Morris stepping back after serving as president for 12 years and working at Pixar for 21 years.
Multiple outlets describe Garson as a long-time Disney executive who has worked for more than 30 years. They also note that Pete Docter continues in a top creative leadership role as chief creative officer, including continuing responsibilities connected to Pixar’s major franchises.
Beyond the main handoff, the outlets vary slightly in how much organizational detail they include. One source adds that Jonas Rivera is elevated to creative executive vice president, while others focus primarily on the Garson–Morris swap and the continuation of Docter’s leadership. Overall, the reporting is aligned on the central succession and timing, with differences mainly in the depth of the surrounding executive-structure updates.
