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flag Ruth Balbach leads global brand strategies for major Universal franchises and helped launch Epic Universe, the company’s 2025 Orlando theme park.

flag Ruth Balbach, executive vice president at Universal Products and Experiences, leads global brand strategies for major franchises like *Minions*, *Fast and Furious*, and *Jurassic World*, expanding them into theme parks, retail, toys, and digital platforms. flag Based in Los Angeles, she oversees a 65-person team and played a key role in launching Epic Universe, Universal’s 2025 Orlando theme park. flag A former Target creative director and Oakwood, Ohio native, she transitioned from graphic design to entertainment after joining DreamWorks Animation, now part of Universal. flag Balbach emphasizes creativity and cross-platform storytelling to maintain fan engagement beyond film releases.

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