Anthony Connelly

Anthony Connelly, MBA, CPA, serves as Chief Financial Officer at The Villages® since April 2021, leading financial operations for a rapidly growing community in central Florida. Prior to this, Anthony held significant leadership roles, including Senior Executive and Board Member at Anthony J. Connelly, Business Advisory Services, and President of Disney Cruise Line and New Vacation Operations at The Walt Disney Company. Anthony's extensive experience at Disney encompasses various senior positions, such as Chief Operating Officer of Disney Cruise Line, Executive Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering, and Chief Financial Officer of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, where responsibilities included strategic planning and financial management across multiple entertainment and leisure businesses. Anthony holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BBA in Accounting from the University of Central Florida, beginning the professional journey as a Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young.