Disney has appointed Carol Choi President, APAC, effective 1 December. Current President Luke Kang will leave office.
The Walt Disney Company announced that Carol Choi, who oversees media marketing and local content in the Asia-Pacific region, has been appointed the new President, APAC. Current President Luke Kang will leave office after 16 years in the role.
As President, APAC, Choi will oversee Disney Entertainment's entire business portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region, including the studio business, Disney+, local original content production, consumer products, media networks and content sales.
She will take office on 1 December and oversee Greater China, including South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Choi has spent 20 years at Disney and has led growth and strategy in the APAC region as EVP.
In comments attributed to Choi, Disney said that the Asia-Pacific region is home to some of the world's most passionate fans and creative talent, and that it intends to continue growing the business by delivering outstanding stories and experiences.