ORLANDO, Fla. — Bill Davis, the president of Universal Orlando Resort, is retiring Jan. 1 after 15 years in the job and will be replaced by Universal Studios Hollywood’s President Karen Irwin, the company said Wednesday.
The move comes as Universal is undergoing substantial leadership changes within its parks and creative divisions. Chair and CEO of Universal Parks & Resorts Tom Williams will retire in March after over 50 years with the company, and Vice Chair Mark Woodbury will take over starting Jan. 1.
Michael Hightower, currently senior vice president, executive project director of the parks division, will replace Woodbury as president of Universal Creative the same day.
