Falcon’s Beyond Chief Corporate Officer Yvette Whittaker Named to Orlando Business Journal’s 2026 Women Who Mean Business

Yvette Whittaker, Chief Corporate Officer and founding member of Falcon's Beyond, has been recognized as one of the Orlando Business Journal's 2026 Women Who Mean Business. Now celebrating its 28th year, the program honors exceptional women leaders who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to business growth, workforce development, community engagement, innovation, and organizational culture.

As employee number one of Falcon's Beyond, Whittaker has been instrumental in shaping the company's 26-year trajectory from a small startup to a publicly traded company with more than 200 employees. Her leadership has contributed significantly to the organization's growth, operational excellence, and long-term strategic success. At Falcon's, Whittaker oversees and optimizes the company's core enterprise functions, including operations management, long-range planning, budgeting, workforce strategy, and client engagement, ensuring strong alignment between creative vision, operations, and financial accountability. At the strategic level, Whittaker has developed and upheld key corporate policies, guided long-term business strategy, and safeguarded the company's standards, reputation, and culture.

Whittaker is also a consistent and influential advocate for the advancement of women within both Falcon's Beyond and the broader themed entertainment industry. Through intentional leadership, mentorship, and advocacy, she has helped create an environment where women are supported, visible, and empowered to pursue leadership opportunities at every stage of their careers

"I am incredibly honored to be recognized alongside such an exceptional group of women. Creating an inclusive culture at Falcon's Beyond has been one of the greatest privileges of my career, and this recognition is a reflection of the incredible team that surrounds me every day," said Whittaker. "I'm a firm believer that showing up, working hard, and having a collaborative mindset is what brings great ideas to life!"

Whittaker and her fellow honorees will be recognized at the Orlando Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business awards event later this year.