The Walt Disney Company appointed Joe Schott as the new President of Walt Disney World Resort. Schott, a 40-year company veteran and former President of Disney Signature Experiences, succeeds the retiring Jeff Vahle.
Natacha Rafalski will transition from her role as Présidente of Disneyland Paris to become President of Disney Signature Experiences. Christophe Murphy has been promoted to President of Disneyland Paris to fill the vacancy left by Rafalski.
Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum announced the appointments during a period of major global growth. The leadership changes support an unprecedented expansion featuring more active projects than any other moment in the company's history.