Philippe Gas to Assume Top Duties at Euro Disney
11 April 2008 - 3:45PM
PR Newswire (US)
MARNE-LA-VALLEE, France, April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Euro
Disney S.C.A. today announced the nomination of Philippe Gas to the
position of President of Euro Disney S.A.S., the management company
of Euro Disney S.C.A. and Euro Disney Associes S.C.A., the operator
of Disneyland(R) 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." Next Scheduled Release: Half-year report on the
liquidity contract in April 2008 Additional Information can be
found on the internet at http://corporate.disneylandparis.com/
Consolidated shares Unconsolidated shares Code ISIN: FR0010540740
Code ISIN: FR0000125874 Code Reuters: EDL.PA Code Reuters: EDLNR.PA
Code Bloomberg: EDL FP Code Bloomberg: EDLNR FP The Group operates
Disneyland(R) Resort Paris which includes: Disneyland(R) Park, Walt
Disney Studios(R) Park, seven themed hotels with approximately
5,800 rooms (excluding approximately 2,400 additional third-party
rooms located on the site), two convention centers, Disney(R)
Village, a dining, shopping and entertainment centre, and a 27-hole
golf course. The Group's operating activities also include the
development of the 2,000-hectare site, half of which is yet
developed. Euro Disney S.C.A.'s shares are listed and traded on
Euronext Paris. Press contact/ Corporate Communications Jeff
Archambault Tel. +33(1)-64-74-59-50 Fax. +33(1)-64-74-59-69
Investor Relations Olivier Lambert Tel. +33(1)-64-74-58-55 Fax.
+33(1)-64-74-56-36 DATASOURCE: Euro Disney S.C.A. CONTACT: Press
contact/ Corporate Communications: Jeff Archambault, Tel.
+33(1)-64-74-59-50, Fax. +33(1)-64-74-59-69, . Investor Relations:
Olivier Lambert, Tel. +33(1)-64-74-58-55, Fax. +33(1)-64-74-56-36,
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