The former President of Walt Disney World George Kalogridis has just been named to a new position – Global Ambassador for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. Kalogridis will take on the new role in addition to his current role as President of Segment Development and Enrichment for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.

In September of 1971, at age 17, George began his Disney Parks career as a busboy at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, helping to open Walt Disney World. Kalogridis previously held various titles at other Disney theme parks such as President of Disneyland Resort, COO of Disneyland Paris, Senior VP of Resort Operations at Disneyland Resort, VP of EPCOT, and more.

Kalogridis is no stranger to anniversary celebrations, most recently overseeing the 45th Anniversary of Walt Disney World back in 2016.

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