Euro Disney S.A.S. Gets a New President
Euro Disney S.A.S. Gets a New President
(April 11, 2008) Euro Disney S.C.A. today announced the nomination of
Philippe Gas to the position of Pr�sident of Euro Disney S.A.S., the management
company of Euro Disney S.C.A. and Euro Disney Associ�s S.C.A., the operator of
Disneyland� Resort Paris. Philippe will take over the responsibilities of Karl
Holz who has been appointed President, New Vacation Operations, Walt Disney
Parks and Resorts.
James A. Rasulo, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts said: � Philippe�s 17
years of Disney experience, more than half of which was spent at Disneyland
Resort Paris, along with his expertise in human resources ideally prepares him
to lead Euro Disney�s team of 12,300 cast members. Together with the strong
international management team, Philippe is committed to the Company�s long-term
strategy and to its continued growth as Europe�s number 1 tourist destination�.
Philippe�s appointment will be effective on September 1, 2008. He will
transition into this new role over the summer, working closely with Karl to
ensure continued commitment to the Company�s long term strategic priorities :
driving results towards profitability ; providing a high-quality guest
experience ; and developing our cast members.
Philippe Gas, 44 and a 17-year Disney veteran, has extensive experience with
both Euro Disney and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts worldwide. After having
completed his master of law from the University of Paris Assas, he joined the
Disney organization in 1991 as Finance Controller and was a member of the
opening team at Disneyland Resort Paris. Over the next six years, he held a
variety of positions at the Resort. In 1997, he was promoted to Director,
Corporate Compensation and moved to The Walt Disney Company headquarters in
Burbank, California. In 2000, he served as Regional Vice President, Human
Resources, The Walt Disney Company Asia-Pacific, overseeing the HR strategy in
13 countries in Asia � first based in Tokyo and then in Hong Kong.
In 2004, he returned to Disneyland Resort Paris as Senior Vice President, Human
Resources, where he was responsible for all HR Operations for its more than
12,300 cast members. In 2005 he was appointed Senior Vice President,
International Human Resources, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and in 2006, he was
promoted to his current position as Executive Vice President, Human Resources,
Diversity & Inclusion for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts worldwide. In this role,
he is responsible for the Human Resources strategy and services for nearly
100,000 Cast Members.
Philippe said : � I am pleased to return to Disneyland Resort Paris, where I
started my Disney career to build on the solid foundation which Karl and the
leadership team have achieved. I look forward to working with the cast to
continue delivering high-quality Disney experience for all of our guests�.
-- Posted April 14, 2008