Disneyland Paris
Topic: DLP gets a new President...

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1	irishfan Sun 4/13/2008 8:29p	Marne-la-Vallee, April 11, 2008 - 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 ® 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". Source: EDL s.c.a.
2	Spirit of 74 Sun 4/13/2008 10:47p	This is very good news for DLP. Phillippe is highly regraded inside and outside the company and his French background is likely to be a huge plus. Karl was ill-suited to his role and, frankly, ill-suited to Disney period. I'll need to find out more information about his new responsibilities to determine if he can cause damage elsewhere. But on the surface this sounds like very good news for DLP!
3	WilliamK99 Mon 4/14/2008 12:42a	Karl was ill-suited to his role and, frankly, ill-suited to Disney period. I'll need to find out more information about his new responsibilities to determine if he can cause damage elsewhere.<< I've read good things about him on the internet, in fact yours were the first negative comments I have heard concerning him. What made him so bad? Just curious.
4	davewasbaloo Mon 4/14/2008 1:05a	Phillipe does have a good reputation, and the fact he is a native french speaker c'est tres jollee. I just hope things are carried out more in a disney vane than the wierd stuff like Carnival and Toon Circus of days gone by.
5	Malin Mon 4/14/2008 2:19a	<<< Karl was ill-suited to his role and, frankly, ill-suited to Disney period. I'll need to find out more information about his new responsibilities to determine if he can cause damage elsewhere. >>> Care to coment further on this because I've been rather impressed by the job Karl Holz has done over the short period of time that he's been at DLRP. We have seen an improvement on maintenance, and I've never seen the Resort looking better.
6	Malin Mon 4/14/2008 2:24a	Has this got something to do with Karl Holz once being senior vice president of operations at Walt Disney World Resort.
7	WilliamK99 Mon 4/14/2008 2:27a	I have done some digging and on various message boards, they are lamenting the fact he is leaving, saying he has had a succesful run and has improved the park tremendously over the past few years.
8	Sport Goofy Mon 4/14/2008 5:07a	<< What made him so bad? Just curious. >> That's just one poster's schtick on nearly all Disney management. Very predictable comments, not based on any sort of reality.
9	u k fan Mon 4/14/2008 6:04a	To be fair, I feel that a lot of what's happened at the resort recently would have happened with or without Karl around. He didn't suddenly make it DLP's 15th for example!!!
10	davewasbaloo Mon 4/14/2008 6:10a	Agreed UKFAN, just like Matt Ouimet got a lot of credit for the 50th. Mix of time, place and skill. Let's see how the new guy does. BTW Kiz, where is your review of the new WDSP attractions?

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