Joanne Kawasaki

Joanne Kawasaki is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in financial management and accounting within the entertainment industry. Currently serving as a Finance Manager at Lucasfilm since July 2021, Joanne previously held several key roles at The Walt Disney Studios from May 2002 to January 2022, including Senior Manager of Financial Accounting and Accounting Manager. In these positions, responsibilities included overseeing financial reporting for multiple studio production units, managing production audits, supporting production finance, and integrating Fox's business operations post-acquisition. Joanne's career also includes experience as a BI Reporting Lead and Financial Analyst at Disney, along with a foundational role at Disney Consumer Products. Joanne holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on accounting from the University of California, Riverside.