Horacio E. Gutierrez serves as the Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at The Walt Disney Company. In this role, Gutierrez is responsible for overseeing all legal, compliance, and government affairs functions for the global entertainment conglomerate. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the legal field, Gutierrez brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his position at Disney. Prior to joining Disney in 2022, Gutierrez held several high-profile positions in the technology and entertainment industries. He spent nearly 15 years at Spotify, where he served as General Counsel and Head of Global Affairs. During his tenure at Spotify, Gutierrez played a pivotal role in navigating the company through complex legal and regulatory challenges, contributing significantly to its growth and success. Before Spotify, he worked at Time Warner and the law firm of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, where he focused on intellectual property, corporate transactions, and litigation. Gutierrez's achievements in the legal field have been widely recognized. He has been named one of the "Top 50 Most Influential People in Intellectual Property" by Managing Intellectual Property magazine and has received numerous accolades for his work in the technology and entertainment sectors. At Disney, Gutierrez continues to demonstrate his commitment to excellence, leading the company's legal and compliance efforts with integrity and strategic vision. His leadership is instrumental in ensuring that Disney maintains its position as a leader in the global entertainment industry while adhering to the highest standards of corporate governance and ethical conduct.