Keith L. Craig
Biography
Keith L. Craig is an American former media executive and was most recently the President of the Diversity Resource Group and managed Central Division Theatrical Sales and Distribution for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 20 theatrical demographic market areas, and was part of the team who worked on the execution of the distribution strategy for all of Disney's film silos (including Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar and Disney Animation Studios, live action and the 20th Century Fox film), he helped propel the company to a record $13.7 billion in global ticket sales.
Major Releases
Worked include Marvel Studio's The Black Panther, Aladdin, The Lion King, Lucasfilm's Star Wars: The Last Jedi, as well as Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 and Thor: Ragnarok.
In addition to his primary duties at Disney, Craig was the president of the company's diversity resource group Salute, charged with supporting military veterans employed by the studio, helping them integrate, strengthen and grow their careers and provide a sense of community within the organization.
Craig has published a book entitled "Serving to Lead" which focuses on using leadership to encourage both personal and career growth and results. "Serving to Lead" was released on June 1st of 2020 and instantly became an International Best Seller, and is available on Amazon.
Prior to his current engagements, Keith Craig served 32 years in the US Army, retiring as a Sergeant Major. His time in service took him around the world where he served in six combat campaigns, conducted humanitarian and natural disaster operations, played professional football and oversaw the creation of senior enlisted training programs. Craig is a combat veteran of Operation Joint Endeavor, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Unified Response, and Operation Enduring Freedom.
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