Richard Childs

Richard Childs is an experienced executive in retail and e-commerce, currently serving as Vice President of Stores and Direct to Consumer Retail Operations at Disney Store. With a career at Disney dating back to 2000, Richard has held various leadership roles, including Vice President of shopDisney for North America, where responsibilities included managing P&L, developing strategic direction, and enhancing guest experiences across digital and physical channels. Prior to these positions, Richard led operations and finance teams at Disney Interactive Studios and navigated the transition of Disney Stores back to corporate control. Richard's foundation in finance began with a graduate training program at Marks and Spencer, followed by a strong academic background in finance and cellular and molecular pathology.