(Marne-la-Vallée, November 22, 2011) - Euro Disney S.C.A.
(the "Company") announced today that Mark Stead has
been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer of
Euro Disney S.A.S., the Company's Gérant. He replaces
Greg Richart who has been appointed Senior Vice President,
Operations, Planning and Analysis, The Walt Disney
Company.
« I would like to take this opportunity to thank Greg for his
significant contributions to the growth and progress of
Disneyland Paris' business despite the current challenging
economic environment », Philippe Gas, CEO of Euro Disney
S.A.S. said.
Mark joined Disneyland® Paris in 2006, and has
been leading the teams in Controllership, Corporate
Reporting, Financial Operations Support, Taxation and
Internal Audit as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
since 2009. Most recently Mark has led and managed several
key initiatives including the implementation of the first
global risk assessment and the ongoing initiative to improve
efficiency of decision making throughout the Company.
Prior to joining the Company, he spent several years with the
Special Projects and Internal Audit department of Vivendi in
Paris, notably leading due diligence works on a number of
strategic mergers and acquisitions, and prior to that with
Ernst & Young in both Paris and Cape Town, South Africa.
« Mark's knowledge of Euro Disney and his remarkable
contribution over the last 5 years, with his strong
leadership and strategic thinking make him a natural choice
for his new role », Gas said.
He holds an honours degree in Finance and Accounting from the
University of Cape Town, South Africa, and is a
Chartered Accountant and holds the Chartered Financial
Analyst designation.
Additional financial information can be found on the Internet at: http://corporate.disneylandparis.com
Code ISIN: FR0010540740 Code Reuters: EDLP.PA Code Bloomberg: EDL:FPThe Group operates Disneyland® Paris, which includes: Disneyland® Park, Walt Disney Studios® Park, seven themed hotels with approximately 5,800 rooms (excluding approximately 2,400 additional third-party rooms located on the site), two convention centers, Disney Village®, a dining, shopping and entertainment center, and a 27-hole golf course. The Group's operating activities also include the development of the 2,230 hectare site, half of which is yet to be developed. Euro Disney S.C.A.'s shares are listed and traded on Euronext Paris.