Longtime National Geographic Executive Leaves After Disney Layoffs
Originally published Jul 21, 2026
By Peterdeadline · Deadline
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Key points
- Charlie Parsons served as SVP Development at National Geographic for over 15 years.
- He is leaving the role due to Disney's recent layoff round.
- Parsons oversaw numerous documentary and factual series during his tenure.
- The departure underscores cost‑cutting across Disney's media divisions.
National Geographic announced that senior vice president of development Charlie Parsons will depart the company as part of Disney's latest round of layoffs. Parsons has spent more than fifteen years with the factual brand, overseeing a range of documentary and series projects.
The exit marks one of the most senior departures from Nat Geo in recent months, reflecting broader cost‑cutting measures across Disney's media properties. The company did not provide details on any severance or future plans for Parsons.
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