Disneyland President Thomas Mazloum is officially replacing Josh D’Amaro, the incoming CEO of The Walt Disney Company, as Chairman of Disney Experiences, which includes Disney’s theme parks, cruise ships, resort hotels, expeditions and adventures, consumer products, and Walt Disney Imagineering.
Disney announced the news today, alongside confirming that Jill Estorino will be replacing Mazloum as Disneyland President, Tasia Filippatos will become President of Disney Parks International, and Lisa Baldzicki will take on the role of President of Disney Consumer Products.
Mazloum, Estorino, Filippatos, and Baldzicki will all start their new roles on March 18, the same day D’Amaro will leave his position as Chairman of Disney Experiences and become the company’s CEO.
Last year, we were so honored to have the exclusive first national interview with Mazloum when he was still new to the role of Disneyland President, and we learned a lot about his history and vision for the future.
Mazloum first joined The Walt Disney Company in 1998 as a hotel director for Disney Cruise Line, and he also served various senior roles at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World before leading all of Disney Signature Experiences. He also left Disney for a time to work at Crystal Cruises, where he was “known for driving service excellence, transforming organizational cultures, and successfully launching new travel ventures.”
“Thomas Mazloum is an exceptional leader with a genuine appreciation for our cast members and a proven track record of delivering growth,” said D’Amaro. “His focus on service excellence, broad international leadership, and strong connection to the creativity that brings our stories to life make him the right leader to guide Disney Experiences into its next chapter.”
Thomas Mazloum, Jill Estorino, Tasia Filippatos, and Lisa Baldzicki. Image Credit: Disney
Estorino has been with The Walt Disney Company for 35 years and has held multiple leadership roles, including Executive Vice President of Global Marketing and Sales for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, where she was instrumental in opening Shanghai Disney Resort. Most recently, she was the President of Disney Parks International.
Filippatos is currently serving as President of Disney Consumer Products, and Baldzicki was head of Parks Product Development & Retail for Disney Consumer Products.
“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.”
For more on what these four will help continue to build see what else is on its way to Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and Disneyland.
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