Paul Baribault is an American business executive who serves as the President and CEO of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
Early life and education
Baribault grew up in La Cañada Flintridge, California. He graduated from Stanford University in 1996. Baribault subsequently earned an MBA at the University of Southern California (USC) Marshall School of Business.
For six years, Baribault competed on the U.S. men's national luge team.
Career
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.
After more than 22 years at Disney, Baribault became the president and CEO of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
References
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- ^ 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.
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- ^ Fransen, Sofie (August 10, 2023). "San Diego Zoo CEO Paul Baribault committed to conservation". The Coronado News.
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