Disney Announces HUGE Changes In Its Leadership

BIG things are happening at The Walt Disney Company. Current Disney CEO Bob Iger is stepping down, while Josh D’Amaro, current Chairman of Disney Experiences, will take over the role of CEO on March 18th (which is coming up soon).

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A new CEO means even MORE big changes for the company, but in the meantime, Disney has also been moving some folks around to replace D’Amaro, as well as other positions in the company. Now, we know who will succeed D’Amaro as Chairman of Disney Experiences, as well as who will fill some other leadership roles in the company.

Disney recently revealed that Thomas Mazloum will succeed D’Amaro as Chairman of Disney Experiences. “leading a diverse portfolio of global businesses including Disney’s theme parks, cruise ships, resort hotels, expeditions and adventures, consumer products, and Walt Disney Imagineering, the creative engine behind Disney’s experiences portfolio.” Mazloum previously served as President of Disneyland Resort, and before that, he was president of Disney Signature Experiences.

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Jill Estorino will replace Mazloum as President of Disneyland Resort. She previously served as President of Disney Parks International, and before that was Executive Vice President of Global Marketing and Sales for Disney Parks. According to Disney, “since her appointment, Disney’s international parks have seen strong performance and growth.”

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The new President of Disney Parks International will be Tasia Filippato, who was previously the President of Disney Consumer Products. She “brings a proven track record of leading complex global businesses at scale across diverse international markets.” She will oversee operations, expansion, and development of Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort in partnership with Oriental Land Company, and the upcoming Abu Dhabi park.

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Finally, Lisa Baldzicki has been named President of Disney Consumer Products. She was previously the head of Parks Product Development & Retail for Disney Consumer Products. In her new role, “she will lead the continued evolution of the global retail division of The Walt Disney Company.”

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“As we look ahead, I have tremendous confidence in Thomas and in the leaders stepping into these roles — Jill, Tasia, and Lisa — along with the incredible leadership team across Disney Experiences,” said D’Amaro. “Together, they will continue to build on our momentum around the world, delivering the service, creativity and one-of-a-kind experiences that define Disney.”

We’ll be keeping an eye out for more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

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