Jack Sparrow
04-11-2008, 18:21
From the Shareholders Club press release :-
Marne-la-Vallée, April 11, 2008 – Euro Disney S.C.A. today announced the nomination of Philippe Gas to the
position of Président of Euro Disney S.A.S., the management company of Euro Disney S.C.A. and Euro Disney
Associés S.C.A., the operator of Disneyland® Resort Paris. Philippe will take over the responsibilities of Karl Holz
who has been appointed President, New Vacation Operations, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
James A. Rasulo, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts said: “ Philippe’s 17 years of Disney experience, more
than half of which was spent at Disneyland Resort Paris, along with his expertise in human resources ideally
prepares him to lead Euro Disney’s team of 12,300 cast members. Together with the strong international
management team, Philippe is committed to the Company’s long-term strategy and to its continued growth as
Europe’s number 1 tourist destination”.
Philippe’s appointment will be effective on September 1, 2008. He will transition into this new role over the
summer, working closely with Karl to ensure continued commitment to the Company’s long term strategic
priorities : driving results towards profitability ; providing a high-quality guest experience ; and developing our
cast members.
Philippe Gas, 44 and a 17-year Disney veteran, has extensive experience with both Euro Disney and Walt Disney
Parks & Resorts worldwide. After having completed his master of law from the University of Paris Assas, he
joined the Disney organization in 1991 as Finance Controller and was a member of the opening team at Disneyland
Resort Paris. Over the next six years, he held a variety of positions at the Resort. In 1997, he was promoted to
Director, Corporate Compensation and moved to The Walt Disney Company headquarters in Burbank, California.
In 2000, he served as Regional Vice President, Human Resources, The Walt Disney Company Asia-Pacific,
overseeing the HR strategy in 13 countries in Asia – first based in Tokyo and then in Hong Kong.
In 2004, he returned to Disneyland Resort Paris as Senior Vice President, Human Resources, where he was
responsible for all HR Operations for its more than 12,300 cast members. In 2005 he was appointed Senior Vice
President, International Human Resources, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and in 2006, he was promoted to his
current position as Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion for Walt Disney Parks &
Resorts worldwide. In this role, he is responsible for the Human Resources strategy and services for nearly 100,000
Cast Members.
Philippe said : “ I am pleased to return to Disneyland Resort Paris, where I started my Disney career to build on
the solid foundation which Karl and the leadership team have achieved. I look forward to working with the cast to
continue delivering high-quality Disney experience for all of our guests”.
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Marne-la-Vallée, April 11, 2008 – Euro Disney S.C.A. today announced the nomination of Philippe Gas to the
position of Président of Euro Disney S.A.S., the management company of Euro Disney S.C.A. and Euro Disney
Associés S.C.A., the operator of Disneyland® Resort Paris. Philippe will take over the responsibilities of Karl Holz
who has been appointed President, New Vacation Operations, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
James A. Rasulo, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts said: “ Philippe’s 17 years of Disney experience, more
than half of which was spent at Disneyland Resort Paris, along with his expertise in human resources ideally
prepares him to lead Euro Disney’s team of 12,300 cast members. Together with the strong international
management team, Philippe is committed to the Company’s long-term strategy and to its continued growth as
Europe’s number 1 tourist destination”.
Philippe’s appointment will be effective on September 1, 2008. He will transition into this new role over the
summer, working closely with Karl to ensure continued commitment to the Company’s long term strategic
priorities : driving results towards profitability ; providing a high-quality guest experience ; and developing our
cast members.
Philippe Gas, 44 and a 17-year Disney veteran, has extensive experience with both Euro Disney and Walt Disney
Parks & Resorts worldwide. After having completed his master of law from the University of Paris Assas, he
joined the Disney organization in 1991 as Finance Controller and was a member of the opening team at Disneyland
Resort Paris. Over the next six years, he held a variety of positions at the Resort. In 1997, he was promoted to
Director, Corporate Compensation and moved to The Walt Disney Company headquarters in Burbank, California.
In 2000, he served as Regional Vice President, Human Resources, The Walt Disney Company Asia-Pacific,
overseeing the HR strategy in 13 countries in Asia – first based in Tokyo and then in Hong Kong.
In 2004, he returned to Disneyland Resort Paris as Senior Vice President, Human Resources, where he was
responsible for all HR Operations for its more than 12,300 cast members. In 2005 he was appointed Senior Vice
President, International Human Resources, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and in 2006, he was promoted to his
current position as Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion for Walt Disney Parks &
Resorts worldwide. In this role, he is responsible for the Human Resources strategy and services for nearly 100,000
Cast Members.
Philippe said : “ I am pleased to return to Disneyland Resort Paris, where I started my Disney career to build on
the solid foundation which Karl and the leadership team have achieved. I look forward to working with the cast to
continue delivering high-quality Disney experience for all of our guests”.
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