BREAKING: Disney Names Next Chairman of Disney Experience

Disney has named the next Chairman of Disney Experience. Find out who will replace Josh D'Amaro.

Josh D'Amaro Disney's Next CEO

NEW: Josh D’Amaro Moves Closer to Becoming Disney’s Next CEO — Photo Credit: Disney

Josh D'Amaro has been named the next CEO for The Walt Disney Company. Dana Walden, who was also in contention for becoming Disney's next CEO, was named President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company. D'Amaro and Walden will move into their new roles effective on March 18th.

With Josh D'Amaro being promoted to CEO many were wondering who would take over his role as Chairman of Disney Experience.

Earlier today, we shared that Thomas Mazloum was believed to be in the top spot for Chairman of Disney Experience. You can read that HERE.

Chairman of Disney Experience

thomas Mazloum disney experience — Photo Credit: Disney

Disney has just announced that Thomas Mazloum will become Chairman of Disney Experience.

Thomas Mazloum will become the next Chairman of Disney Experience as Josh D'Amaro becomes Disney's next CEO.

Thomas Mazloum is the current President of Disneyland Resort. He is responsible for 36,000 Cast Members and all parts of Disneyland. This includes Disneyland and Disneyland California Adventure, three resort hotels, and the Downtown Disney District.

President of Disneyland Resort

jill estorino president of disneyland — Photo Credit: Disney

With Thomas Mazloum becoming the Chairman of Disney Experience, Jill Estorino will become the next President of Disneyland Resort. She currently is the President and Managing Director of Disney Parks International and has been with the company for 35 years.

"Disneyland is where Walt's dream began, and it has always represented the very best of what Disney can be."
-Jill Estorino

With Estorino's promotion, Tasia Filippatos will become the president of Disney Parks International. Lisa Baldzicki has also been promoted and will become President of Disney Consumer Products.

These leadership changes will take effect on March 18th, which is also the day that Josh D'Amaro will officially become Disney's CEO.

Are you excited for Thomas Mazloum to be named Chairman of Disney Experience? What do you think of the other leadership announcements made today? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to share this post with your friends!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Heather loves all things Disney! She loves visiting her "home" as a Disney Vacation Club Member or participating in a runDisney event!