Just a few years prior to the opening of Epic Universe, Universal Creative and Several Executives Impacted by Early Retirement Initiative.
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TheWrap shared online, that Universal Creative executives are taking advantage of early retirement packages.
Thierry Coup ( SR V.P Chief creative officer of Universal Creative) Mike Hightower, (President of Universal Creative), and Mike Harrington (VP of engineering and safety at Universal Studios Florida) have voluntary opted for early exits.
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The early retirement packages are part of an NBCUniversal-wide initiative. The initiative is available to employees ages 57+ and/or those who have worked at Universal for 10+ Years.
The retirement packages impact several high ranking employees. Internal Universal individuals shared with TheWrap that transition plans are in place.
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Universal Creative
Universal Creative is comparable to Walt Disney Imagineering. Though they share many similarities, Universal Creative is known for moving faster and taking bigger risks.
Coup, a former Disney Imagineer leading these initiatives, made headlines last year when he admitted that he regretted building Fast and the Furious: Supercharged. His honesty and transparency generated a large following and support from Universal fans.
Coup has previously set the pace at Universal Orlando opening big attractions almost yearly. A feat that Disney simply could not match.
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Unusual Timing
The timing and number of retirement execs has caused confusion for many.
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Especially because the new Epic Universe is set to open in 2025. This ground breaking new park will feature Nintendo properties, the classic Universal Monsters, new technological and operational features, and more.
The impact of this retirement and on the department remains to be seen. Readers are encouraged to follow UniversalParksBlog to stay updated on this story and all things Universal.
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