France: Tom Wolber New CEO of Euro Disney

This month, Tom Wolber will take up his new position as CEO of Euro Disney S.A.S., the management company of both Euro Disney S.C.A., the holding company, and Euro Disney Associés S.C.A., the operator of Disneyland Paris. He will replace CEO Philippe Gas, who is to take over the responsibility as General Manager of China’s new Shanghai Disney Resort, which is still under construction. “One of our greatest assets is the global strength of our teams,” said Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resort. “Both Philippe and Tom are seasoned Disney veterans with a tremendous combination of leadership skills, business acumen, and international experience that will help ensure that we carry on our legacy of creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. They bring an incredible depth of operational experience to their respective roles and are well positioned to contribute to the future success of Shanghai Disney Resort and Disneyland Paris.” Tom Wolber has more than 20 years of experience and held various management positions atDisney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club and both Walt Disney World Resort andDisneyland Paris, which he helped to open in 1992. Most recently, Wolber served as the head of Walt Disney World Resort and Transportation Operations, overseeing all of the 28 resort hotels and the property’s extensive transportation network. (eap)