Disney names Carol Choi APAC president as Luke Kang retires
Choi, a 20-year Disney veteran, takes over Disney Entertainment's Asia Pacific operations on December 1, succeeding Luke Kang.
Disney has named Carol Choi as its new President, APAC, succeeding Luke Kang, with the appointment effective December 1, according to Deadline. Choi currently serves as Executive Vice President of Disney Asia Pacific.
In the role, Choi will lead Disney Entertainment's businesses across Asia Pacific, a remit that covers studios, Disney+, local original content production, consumer products, media networks and content sales.
Her territory spans Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Cho said she is retiring after 16 years with the company. He joined Disney in 2011 as Managing Director of Korea before later running the Greater China and North Asia businesses.
As APAC president, Kang oversaw the launch of Disney+ across the region and the studio's entry into local-language content in several markets, including Korea and Japan.
Choi, a 20-year Disney veteran, previously led the region's studios business, original content strategy and integrated marketing, and served as Managing Director of Disney in Japan and Korea. She helped launch and grow Disney+ and expand the studios business.
Quick answers
Who is Disney's new President, APAC?
Carol Choi, currently Executive Vice President of Disney Asia Pacific, will succeed Luke Kang as President, APAC.
When does Carol Choi start as APAC president?
Her appointment is effective December 1.
Why is Luke Kang leaving Disney?
Kang is retiring after 16 years with the company.