Publications
Publications
- November 1994 (Revised May 1996)
- HBS Case Collection
Walt Disney's Dennis Hightower-- Taking Charge
By: Ashish Nanda
Abstract
In 1987, Dennis Hightower, was recruited from outside for a newly created position as head of Disney Consumer Products European operations. Hightower has to win initial acceptance of entrenched country managers, integrate the company's diverse subsidiaries closer together, and revitalize European operations.
Keywords
Organizational Change and Adaptation; Leadership; Change Management; Corporate Strategy; Personal Development and Career; Consumer Products Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Europe
Citation
Nanda, Ashish. "Walt Disney's Dennis Hightower-- Taking Charge." Harvard Business School Case 395-055, November 1994. (Revised May 1996.)