A new report from Bloomberg says that The Walt Disney Company is close to naming Thomas Mazloum as the Chairman of the Disney Experiences division. The promotion would follow the ascension of current Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro to the role of CEO in a week. Here’s the latest.
UPDATE (Mar. 10): Disney has officially named Thomas Mazloum as the next Chairman of Disney Experiences.
Thomas Mazloum Reportedly Next In Line for Disney Experiences Chairman
Disneyland President Thomas Mazloum is reportedly set to succeed Josh D’Amaro as Chairman of the Disney Experiences branch of The Walt Disney Company. The report from Bloomberg cites “people familiar with the matter”, and says that the announcement could come as early as this week.
Whoever is next in line for the Disney Experiences lead role will have a massive responsibility of getting a number of theme park and cruise ship projects across the finish line as part of Disney’s “turbocharging” efforts of injecting $60 billion in the Experiences division. Mazloum has a robust history with the Experiences division, having led Disney Signature Experiences (Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, and more), SVP of Operations at Walt Disney World, and, currently, as President of the Disneyland Resort.
As President of Disneyland Resort, Thomas Mazloum leads 36,000 cast members and all facets of the business, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks, three resort hotels and the Downtown Disney District. He will guide the resort during an exciting time of growth, overseeing its 70th anniversary celebration and shepherding DisneylandForward, which will unlock opportunities for expansion and investment in Anaheim for the next 40 years.
Most recently, Mazloum was President of Disney Signature Experiences, leading key growth businesses, including Disney Cruise Line. Under Mazloumสผs leadership, the companyสผs cruise business reached new heights, securing investments and development plans to double the fleet size by 2031, building a second island destination in The Bahamas and sailing to new ports of call around the world.
As President of Disney Signature Experiences, Mazloum also oversaw Disney Vacation Club, the companyสผs vacation ownership program; Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions, the companyสผs guided group travel businesses; Golden Oak, a luxury community of custom homes at Walt Disney World Resort; Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa; Disney Institute, which celebrates advancement and exploration through engaging and enriching programming; and Storyliving by Disney, master-planned communities that highlight the attention to detail, unique amenities and special touches that are Disney hallmarks.
Prior to that role, Mazloum served as Senior Vice President of Operations at the Walt Disney World Resort, overseeing 31 Disney resort hotels, as well as Disney Springs, ESPN Wide World of Sports and transportation operations.
Mazloum began his Disney career in 1998 as a hotel director for Disney Cruise Line and later served as General Manager of Food & Beverage and Special Events at EPCOT. Before returning to Disney in 2017, he served as the Chief Operating Officer for Crystal Cruise Line.
Born in Austria, Mazloum earned his degree in hotel management and administration in Innsbruck. A lifelong learner, he has also received several business certifications from institutions including Cornell University, the Hotel School of Lausanne and the Hotel School of Salzburg.
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