Ed Grier fired, Is Phil Holmes next?

[lazyboy97o]

I know you have a good track record here and I'm not saying you aren't giving me accurate info, but do you really talk to people that high up in Disneyland to really know what was said? And I'm sure Conundrum and others will jump aboard your bandwagon and say they talked to people too :lol:

?.....is it possible that any of these people that "resigned" could have really resigned on their own? by their own choice? without disney saying it is your time to go? yes it is possible because unless you are close friends with these people or you are God....you dont know the real truth.

Except that you are totally ignoring what people are trying to tell you. There is not going to be an official source confirming the rumors. Even if it is reported tomorrow in The Wall Street Journal, it would be based on what was heard by a reporter with confidential sources. The "reason" for resignation is consistent with most high level corporate firings, especially those that take place at The Walt Disney Company.

To a spectator not knowing what goes on behind closed doors, he seems the most Walt Disney-like person who should be running this company.

Except Walt Disney would have absolutely no interest in doing something like Iger's job.

 

[Cindy'sBruno]

im just saying that no one should jump to conclusions here. on both parties. we will never know the true reason. yes it seems likely for some of the people to have gotten backdoored. i am just not going to say they did or didnt because i really dont know. is that a better explanation of how i feel on the situation? i hope it makes sense. lol

 

[jakeman]

Does posting something as a question remove all liability and throw facts out the window?

No, but it is an attempt to get an unrelated topic to stay in the News and Rumors forum where it will get noticed more.

"Jakeman's eggs...better than WDW?"

Same thing.

Trolls need attention and posting information in a lesser used forum, no matter how relevant, works against this.

 

[trr1]

Ed Grier resigns as Disneyland President

By Ryan McClung | Filed under News on Oct 5, 2009

President of Disneyland Ed Grier resigned today. The resignation is effective Friday, drawing a close to Grier's three years of leadership. "I have been humbled and honored during the past three years as I've watched your hard work create smiles and laughter, and delight our Guests. The power of Disney magic never ceases to amaze me, and your passion will always be a source of inspiration," Grier wrote to employees. No replacement has yet been announced. [OC Register]

Disney, also the largest theme-park operator, said separately that Ed Grier, 54, retired as president of the Disneyland resort in Anaheim, California, to work on a business venture with his sons.



http://www.lifthill.com/news/ed-grier-resigns-as-disneyland-president/
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601204&sid=aHLYI2gK7bvE

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

?.....is it possible that any of these people that "resigned" could have really resigned on their own? by their own choice? without disney saying it is your time to go? yes it is possible because unless you are close friends with these people or you are God....you dont know the real truth.

The big man sits in on disciplinary hearings now, what a guy.

 

[WDW1974]

I have to admit ever after a year of semi-regular posting here how amazed I can be at the sheer volume of posts about nothing, even on topics of some interest.

I have heard that Ed was indeed told his services were no longer desired, but I haven't had that confirmed so I'd be hesitant to even put it out if there wasn't 10 pages of largely pablum.

And Ed's situation has zero to do with Phil Holmes, unless Jay Rasulo was going to elevate Phil to Ed's old position, which is highly unlikely (thankfully!)

But Disney unofficial official policy is they never fire any executive.

D-I-C-K Cook was 100% fired ... and unfortunately replaced by Rich Ross (another subject).

Matt Ouimet wasn't fired, but he was forced out (really the same thing) by Jay.

Cynthia Harriss wasn't only fired, but she was actually fired a few months before it actually happened as the accident on Big Thunder that killed a guests and injured others forced Disney to hold back.

Paul Pressler is the only one who, according to all I know, wasn't fired. He felt the pressure, understood he was in a business he was ill-suited for ... and found greener pastures.

As to Ed's position, I'd only hope his replacement isn't a step in the wrong direction. While people picked up him apart online for his invisibility (and behind the scenes for more rational reasons) in the parks, his tenure wasn't a disaster and Jay's decision-making in hiring has been suspect at best.

 

[Cindy'sBruno]

? im lost pumbas lol

 

[spectrodanny]

Oh, this will be a fun thread.


I would like to see Phil resign, yes.

DITTO!
maybe if we're really lucky it will happen & we'll get someone who appreciates Holiday overlays

 

[Mr.EPCOT]

Matt Ouimet wasn't fired, but he was forced out (really the same thing) by Jay.

That's awful. I knew I didn't like Jay for a reason.

 

[gustaftp]

So, you guys are assuming and presenting it as facts? Is this Fox News?

I'm pretty sure you're talking about MSNBC.

(I love low-blow attacks which completely invalidate themselves -- have you taken a course in prepositional logic, Scar?)

I understand. I just happen to be in a gracious mood today.

TP is absolutely correct here. Having worked for several large corporations, I can tell you that this is the standard line they all give. Small businesses too. It's an easy cop-out. If you say it's about your family but are intentionally vague, people won't pry and ask you what it is. It allows you to take a change of direction in your career without making a public statement about why you are changing directions.

I would be truly surprised by someone younger than 65 leaves an executive position at a company like Disney because they truly wanted to spend more time with family. If that's actually the case, they'd take a leave of absence for awhile.