Disney names Dave Filoni to lead Lucasfilm following Kathleen Kennedy transition

United States – The Walt Disney Studios has announced a leadership transition at Lucasfilm, with long-serving president Kathleen Kennedy stepping down after nearly 14 years and returning to full-time producing. 

Dave Filoni has been named president and chief creative officer, Lucasfilm, while Lynwen Brennan will serve as co-president. 

Both executives will report to Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman.

Bob Iger, chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, said, “We’re deeply grateful for Kathleen Kennedy’s leadership, her vision, and her stewardship of such an iconic studio and brand.” 

Bergman added, “She has steered Star Wars to incredible box office heights and brought a new generation of fans into the fold.”

Kennedy said, “It has been a true privilege to spend more than a decade working alongside the extraordinary talent at Lucasfilm.”

She added, “Their creativity and dedication have been an inspiration, and I’m deeply proud of what we’ve accomplished together.” She will continue producing upcoming feature films The Mandalorian and Grogu and Star Wars: Starfighter.

Filoni said, “I am incredibly grateful to Kathy, George, Bob Iger, and Alan Bergman for their trust and the opportunity to lead Lucasfilm in this new role, doing a job I truly love.” 

Brennan added, “I am honored to join Dave Filoni in leading us forward,” expressing confidence in the studio’s next chapter as it builds on its legacy of innovation and storytelling.