News Thomas Mazloum appointed as new President of Disneyland Resort

[DCBaker]

Here's the announcement:

Thomas Mazloum has been appointed the new President of Disneyland Resort. In this role, Mazloum will lead more than 36,000 Cast Members and oversee the operation of two theme parks, three resort hotels, and the Downtown Disney District, and will guide Disneyland Resort through a new era of growth with the recent approval of DisneylandForward. Under Mazloum’s recent leadership of Disney Signature Experiences, Disney Cruise Line secured investments and development plans to double its fleet size by 2031. Prior to his time at Disney Cruise Line, Mazloum held various leadership positions at Walt Disney World, overseeing Operations, Resorts, Transportation, ESPN Wide World of Sports, Club 33, Disney Springs and more. Mazloum will continue to report to D’Amaro.

Ken Potrock moves to a new role, President, The Walt Disney Company Major Events Integration:

Ken Potrock, a 30-year Disney veteran will take on the newly created role of President, The Walt Disney Company Major Events Integration. In this role, Potrock will be responsible for developing comprehensive, cross-company plans to maximize the value of large-scale sports, entertainment and tourism events ranging from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to the 250th Anniversary of the nation. Potrock joined Disneyland Resort in 2020 and led the successful post-pandemic reopening, and recently secured the approval of DisneylandForward, which unlocks opportunities for expansion and investment in Anaheim for the next 40 years. During his tenure, he also oversaw the opening of Avengers Campus, the reimagining of Pixar Place Hotel, the expansion of the Downtown Disney District, and the continued expansion of Disney California Adventure – including the recent announcement of two new attractions coming to Avengers Campus, and new attractions inspired by Avatar and Coco. Potrock will continue to report to D’Amaro, with accountability to Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman ESPN.

Full details:

Disney Experiences Announces Key Leadership Appointments - The Walt Disney Company

Disney Experiences announces a newly created role to oversee major events integration, and new heads for Disneyland Resort, Disney Signature Experiences and Shanghai Disney Resort.

thewaltdisneycompany.com

 

[Consumer]

Two new president in one week. Crazy!

 

[DrAlice]

The most important question: does he wear tight pants? Paging @TP2000

 

[DrAlice]

Ken Potrock is now President of The Walt Disney Company Major Events Integration. Major Events Integration????

Good to know that the awkward naming of things isn't just reserved for attractions.

 

[SplashJacket]

The most important question: does he wear tight pants? Paging @TP2000

I’d wear tight pants for @TP2000

 

[Phroobar]

Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.

I wonder who Mazloum ed off to get stuck with that assignment?

 

[chadwpalm]

I’d wear tight pants for @TP2000

 

[donaldtoo]

So, there’s a CEO, a CFO, a COO, etc., and now a POTWDCMEI…?!?!?!

 

[NotCalledBob]

I remember Mazloum's entertaining 'game show host' performance at Destination D23 in 2023.

He doesn't appear to have an Instagram account though, which is odd, as they all seem to have one and be instructed to update on the regular.

 

[TP2000]

The most important question: does he wear tight pants? Paging @TP2000

I'm on it! Warming up the vacuum tubes on my research engine as I type...

I’d wear tight pants for @TP2000

Uh... usually the protocol is that I buy you a drink first. But, I appreciate your enthusiasm.

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[TP2000]

Here's what I found (Seriously, am I the only one who does any real work around here?)...

He wears casual yet age-appropriate jeans and trousers. They aren't tight. He appears to be of average height and build, with a face that often has an easy and genuine smile. But the bonus is, which tells you how low Disney exec standards have fallen, is that he actually tucks in his shirts and wears a belt even when dressed casually!

Here's a photo of Mr. Mazloum from 2023 of him with two WDW guests, a mouse, and Jeff Vahle, TDO President Du Jour. Jeff Vahle is doing that typical Florida shlubby exec thing where he can't be bothered to tuck in his shirt, even though it has a curved hem that was designed to be unseen and tucked in, and even though Mr Vahle has a slim build that doesn't need to be disguised by tarp-like shirts untucked and flapping in the wind. Mr. Vahle simply can't be bothered to tuck in his curved hem shirts for some reason.

But Mr. Mazloum is able to show more respect to his "guests" by tucking and belting for the cameras.

And here's a recent photo of Mr. Mazloum as President of the Cruise Line. More bonus points for eschewing the bland blue blazer most grown men fall back on, and instead wearing a berry colored sport coat with fun boutonniere.

This guy is growing on me already!

Welcome to Disneyland, Mr. Mazloum. Can you try and bring back the old, higher standards from pre-2020 and make the CM's look as well groomed and dressed as you do?

 

[TP2000]

Ken Potrock is now President of The Walt Disney Company Major Events Integration. Major Events Integration????

Good to know that the awkward naming of things isn't just reserved for attractions.

Isn't it fabulous? I'm so glad Burbank still does stuff like this. TWDCMEI.

If you spell out this new role of "President of Disney CMEI" phonetically and casually it's "President of Disney Simi" (as in Simi Valley).

I'm reminded of an old Reno 911 episode, where the letter 'J' is silent in the name Simi. I think we should remember that the J is silent in Mr. Potrock's new gig as President of Disney CMEI...