Via DisneyTips.com
Judson Green, a philanthropist, musician and former Walt Disney Co. executive, has died at age 68.
As shared by OrlandoSentinel: Green worked for Disney nearly 20 years. He served as president of Walt Disney World and in 1991 became president of Walt Disney Attractions, which created projects around the globe. He also had been senior vice president and chief financial officer for the resort that became Disneyland Paris. Among the accomplishments during his Disney tenure was the development and opening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 1998.
On opening day ceremonies for Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 1998, Judson Green gave chimp expert Jane Goodall a porcelain Tree of Life.
Green died at his Orlando home on Monday. He had had complications from a stem-cell transplant. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter and three grandchildren.
“It was with sadness that we learned of Judson Green’s passing. He was passionate about leadership and creativity and will be greatly missed by many,” Jeff Vahle, Walt Disney World current president, said in a statement.
