Paul Baribault
Paul Baribault is an American business executive who serves as the President and CEO of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Baribault grew up in La Cañada Flintridge, California. He graduated from Stanford University in 1996.[3] Baribault subsequently earned an MBA at the University of Southern California (USC) Marshall School of Business.[4]
For six years, Baribault competed on the U.S. men's national luge team.[5]
Career
[edit]In 1997, Baribault began working at The Walt Disney Studios. As vice president of animation marketing operations and strategy, he helped lead theatrical film campaigns for Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios and The Muppets. Then as vice president and general manager of Disneynature, Baribault was responsible for marketing, film production, and brand development.[1]
After more than 22 years at Disney,[4] Baribault became the president and CEO of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Fikes, Bradley J. (September 13, 2019). "San Diego Zoo brings in president and CEO from Disney". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2020-11-26.
- ^ a b Fikes, Bradley J. (November 8, 2019). "Paul Baribault takes charge as the San Diego Zoo's first new leader in 34 years". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2022-04-06.
- ^ Marsh, Ann (2014). "Disney, Naturally". Stanford Magazine.
- ^ a b Fransen, Sofie (August 10, 2023). "San Diego Zoo CEO Paul Baribault committed to conservation". The Coronado News.
- ^ Yinmeng, Liu (February 8, 2022). "San Diego zoo earns its stripes in Year of the Tiger". China Daily.