Mike White

A distinguished professional who has enjoyed over a decade of working with The Walt Disney Company, Mike is on a mission to shape consumer experiences into the best they can be. Currently working as the Executive Vice President of Next Generation Storytelling & Consumer Experiences, Mike has also been appointed as the Chief Metaverse Officer of The Walt Disney Company. Pioneering new technology and innovative ways of sharing the much-loved Disney stories, don’t hesitate in hiring Mike White as a speaker when looking to learn more about how Disney is approaching the 3D internet.

Before joining Disney in 2011, Mike started his career as a Technology Manager for GeoCities. Establishing a reputation as a talented technologist, Mike was later appointed as the Engineering Manager for Yahoo!, working in this role for four years. He then became the Director of Engineering Operations and the Senior Director of Strategy and Technology for Yahoo!, before being appointed as the Vice President of Product Strategy and Development for the Apollo Group. Proving his talent for managing strategy and technology development, Mike was then appointed as the CTO and CIO of the Apollo Group.

In 2011, Mike was appointed as the CTO of Disney Interactive for The Walt Disney Company, making his mark on the famous company. Progressing through the company, Mike was later appointed roles such as CTO & SVP of Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, SVP of Parks Experiences Emerging Technology & Innovation and SVP of Consumer Experiences & Platforms at Disney Media Entertainment Distribution for The Walt Disney Company. In order to ensure that Disney stays ahead of the curve and amidst the greatest technological innovations of the 21st Century, Mike was also appointed as the Chief Metaverse Officer of The Walt Disney Company, helping Disney to integrate their brand into the Metaverse and continue their success in the new digital era. In recognition of his commitments, Mike was named on the CIO 100 by CIO Magazine.

With an extensive experience in technological advancements and digital disruption, Mike is now highly sought after to share his expertise from a decade of working with The Walt Disney Company. Having established a task force and developed early models for approaching Web3 and the Metaverse for Disney, Mike details how companies will find their place in the new digital age and use advances such as Web3 and the Metaverse to their advantage. If you are looking for a distinguished technology and customer experience professional to speak at your next event, hire Mike White today.