Several new executive appointments have been made across Disney Experiences, including a newly created role to oversee major events integration and new heads for the Disneyland Resort, Disney Signature Experiences and Shanghai Disney Resort.
What’s Happening:
- Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced several new appointments for members of his executive team.
- Ken Potrock will move on from his role as President of the Disneyland Resort into the newly created role of President, The Walt Disney Company Major Events Integration.
- In this role, Potrock will be responsible for developing comprehensive, cross-company plans to maximize the value of large-scale sports, entertainment and tourism events ranging from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to the 250th Anniversary of the nation.
- He will continue to report to D’Amaro, with accountability to Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman ESPN.
- Potrock’s old role will be taken over by Thomas Mazloum, where he will lead more than 36,000 Cast Members and oversee the operation of two theme parks, three resort hotels, and the Downtown Disney District, and will guide Disneyland Resort through a new era of growth with the recent approval of DisneylandForward.
- Prior to this move, Mazloum was President of Disney Signature Experiences and will continue to report to D’Amaro.
- Joe Schott will now take over as President of Disney Signature Experiences, a division of Disney Experiences that offers family travel and leisure experiences beyond theme parks, including Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, Aulani – a Disney Resort & Spa, Adventures by Disney, Storyliving by Disney and more.
- Since 2019, Schott has been President and General Manager of Shanghai Disney Resort, and with his new role, will now report directly to D’Amaro.
- Lastly, the new President & General Manager of Shanghai Disney Resort will be Andrew Bolstein, who was previously part of the opening leadership team of the resort, working hand-in-hand with Imagineers as the park took shape.
- Andrew will report to Jill Estorino, President and Managing Director of Disney Parks International.
- Transitions to these new roles will begin immediately.
What They’re Saying:
- Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Experiences: “We have a deep bench of globally minded business leaders who bring the versatility needed to step into key roles across our diverse portfolio. These tenured leaders have extensive technical and operational expertise with strong insight and understanding of the guest experience, and possess qualities that promote innovation, creativity, and results.”
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