Former Disney Imagineer Ann Morrow Johnson Joins Gensler
Walt Disney Imagineering’s Vice President of Blue Sky and Creative Development, Ann Morrow Johnson, has joined the architecture and design firm Gensler as its entertainment and experience practice head.
Johnson will team up with Lexi Barry as co-leaders of the firm practice.
A Walt Disney Imagineering Veteran
While Johnson eventually rose up the ranks at Walt Disney Imagineering, she initially made a name for herself working on Star Wars-related projects.
The former Imagineer served as assistant project manager on Disneyland’s Star Wars Awakens and eventually became one of the main creative forces behind the creation of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser.
In the lead-up to the Starcruiser’s opening, Johnson was often the face of the project, even appearing in an infamous short video with The Goldbergs star Sean Giambrone previewing the attractions.
Johnson Reunites With Bob Weis
Interestingly, Johnson will join the former president of Walt Disney Imagineering, Bob Weis, at Gensler. Weis serves as the firm’s entertainment leader.
“Ann Morrow Johnson is the creative leader the Gensler entertainment practice needs at this moment as we continue to see exciting growth and momentum,” said Weis.
“Her extensive global experience in immersive experience design and storytelling, coupled with a solid foundation in development strategy and architecture makes her one of the industry’s most sought-after leaders.”
Gensler Tours Johnson’s Hiring
In a press release, Gensler touted Johnson’s experience and expertise, highlighting her “focus on emerging trends and technology.”
“Ann Morrow combines architecture, world building, and design with business acumen to envision and create unique, compelling experiences. Her decades of experiential innovation across theater, cultural, institutional, and entertainment sectors, recently as Global Head of Creative Development for Walt Disney Imagineering, builds upon Gensler’s unique position to drive design innovation around the world,” the company wrote.
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