Original title: Virgin Galactic hires former Disney executive as CEO Source: Pinplay

PingWest Pinplay, July 16. According to Engadget reports, Virgin Galactic recently announced that former Disney executive Michael Colglazier will succeed George Whitesides as Virgin Galactic's new CEO.

According to reports, the purpose of this move is to better promote Virgin Galactic's commercial space travel services. Colglazier has 30 years of experience working at Disney and previously oversaw Disneyland operations, strategy, and development. After Virgin Galactic CEO Whitesides leaves office, he will withdraw from the company's board of directors and be transferred to the position of Chief Space Officer.