The Walt Disney Company has announced Thomas Mazloum as the new Chairman of Disney Experiences, succeeding Josh D'Amaro who will become CEO. The changes, effective March 18, 2026, include several other leadership transitions within the division. These moves come amid ongoing growth in Disney's parks, cruises, and consumer products businesses.
On March 10, 2026, Disney revealed a series of leadership appointments in its Experiences division, the company's largest business segment generating $36.2 billion in revenue and $10 billion in operating income for fiscal 2025. The division encompasses 12 theme parks, 57 resort hotels, Disney Cruise Line, and 185,000 cast members worldwide.
Thomas Mazloum, currently President of Disneyland Resort, will take over as Chairman of Disney Experiences. He succeeds Josh D'Amaro, who is set to become Disney CEO on March 18, 2026, following his election by the Board of Directors on February 3. Mazloum's background includes senior roles at Walt Disney World Resort, serving as President of Disney Signature Experiences where he oversaw a plan to double the Disney Cruise Line fleet, and prior experience as Chief Operating Officer of Crystal Cruise Line. Most recently, he managed Disneyland Resort during its 70th anniversary celebration.
D'Amaro praised the appointment, stating, "Thomas Mazloum is an exceptional leader with a genuine appreciation for our cast members and a proven track record of delivering growth. 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."
Accompanying changes include Jill Estorino becoming President of Disneyland Resort. She previously served as President of Disney Parks International and held roles such as Executive Vice President of Global Marketing and Sales, contributing to the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort. Estorino has a 35-year career with Disney.
Tasia Filippatos will assume the role of President of Disney Parks International, overseeing operations and development at Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort in partnership with Oriental Land Company, and the upcoming park in Abu Dhabi with Miral. She was most recently President of Disney Consumer Products.
Lisa Baldzicki is named President of Disney Consumer Products, leading the global retail division across more than 100 product categories in over 180 countries. She previously headed Parks Product Development & Retail for Disney Consumer Products.
All transitions are effective March 18, 2026, coinciding with D'Amaro's CEO start at Disney's Annual Meeting. Bob Iger will remain as Senior Advisor and Board member until his retirement on December 31, 2026. Dana Walden has been promoted to President and Chief Creative Officer, reporting to D'Amaro and overseeing storytelling across Disney businesses.
D'Amaro expressed confidence in the new team: "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." These changes aim to sustain growth in Disney's global experiences portfolio, including the recent launch of the Disney Adventure cruise ship in Singapore.
