Carol Choi will become president of The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific on December 1, succeeding Luke Kang as he retires after 16 years with Disney.
Choi is currently executive vice president of Disney’s Asia-Pacific business. Her new role covers Disney Entertainment operations across Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Choi will oversee studios, Disney+ and consumer products
The portfolio includes the company’s studios, Disney+, local original productions, consumer products, media networks and content sales.
Choi joined Disney in 2006. Her previous roles include managing the company’s Japan and South Korea businesses, followed by regional responsibility for studio operations, original-content strategy and integrated marketing.
Read The Hollywood Reporter’s full report on Disney’s Asia-Pacific leadership change.