News Ketan Sardeshmukh Named New Vice President of Disney's Animal Kingdom

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Ketan Sardeshmukh Named New Vice President of Disney's Animal Kingdom

Ketan Sardeshmukh Named New Vice President of Disney's Animal Kingdom

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[drew81]

Maybe he can get Entertainment back into shape at DAK.

 

[dmc493]

Good for him, it's going to be an exciting time at DAK

 

[MisterPenguin]

I'll miss Maryann. But I'm sure Ketan will learn how I like my crillfee soon enough.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Maybe he can get Entertainment back into shape at DAK.

how so?

 

[bmr1591]

Maybe he can get Entertainment back into shape at DAK.

I feel like, of all parks, AK has the best entertainment.

 

[WDWhopper]

I like the fact that he’s been with Disney for 20 years and went up through the ranks. No more Paul Pressler’s.

 

[Comped]

Interesting choice. Not sure if the former holder of the post got a promotion as such though... Some would consider going from a park to a more behind-the-scenes role as a bit of a demotion (unlike the VP who went from a park to overseeing the call centers, it's a bit more nebulous)...

 

[Alice a]

Just gotta say it: he is super-attractive. Stand back, Josh D’Amaro. Your Ken Doll appeal is no longer needed. A real hottie has entered the chat

 

[peter11435]

Interesting choice. Not sure if the former holder of the post got a promotion as such though... Some would consider going from a park to a more behind-the-scenes role as a bit of a demotion (unlike the VP who went from a park to overseeing the call centers, it's a bit more nebulous)...

Overseeing multiple lines of business across the entire resort is considered a promotion.

 

[drew81]

Things I’d do if I were him:

-Ask WDI for a proposal for bettering Planet Watch (Like what they’re doing for Animation at DHS). Bring back the animal show, rainforest show and maybe assigned character meets back there.

-Have Entertainment develop a character breakfast concept for Tropical Americas (Bruno, Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela). Would PRINT money.

-Bring back entertainment to Pandora.

-Do something with the amphitheater that doesn’t include kites.

 

[Comped]

Overseeing multiple lines of business across the entire resort is considered a promotion.

That's why I said some people. I've talked to multiple former park VPs over the years, and among those who moved higher (or laterally), probably half still considered leading one or more of the parks to be their biggest role. Depends on the person.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

Chester and Hester’s coming back. YES!

 

[dlfan1313]

Hopefully, someone reminds the newly installed Grand Pubah what the word "Animal" in Disneys Animal Kingdom stands for.

 

[Disney Irish]

Hopefully, someone reminds the newly installed Grand Pubah what the word "Animal" in Disneys Animal Kingdom stands for.

Anything non-human?

Then again humans are a classification within the biological animal kingdom, so are guests part of the "Animal" within the Parks name in terms of "conservation"? If so then maybe Disney can work on that aspect.... How about "live human" exhibits....

 

[flyerjab]

Umm, where exactly is this conversation headed here?

And if there aren’t any animals in DAK, then my wife and I must have REALLY been lost on a few of our trips to that park.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Umm, where exactly is this conversation headed here?

And if there aren’t any animals in DAK, then my wife and I must have REALLY been lost on a few of our trips to that park.

Must've taken a left turn in Tampa....