As president of Disneyland Resort, Thomas Mazloum leads 36,000 Cast Members and all facets of the business, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks, three resort hotels and the Downtown Disney District. He will guide the resort during an exciting time of growth, overseeing its 70th anniversary celebration that kicks off in 2025 and shepherding DisneylandForward, which will unlock opportunities for expansion and investment in Anaheim for the next 40 years.
Most recently, Thomas was president of Disney Signature Experiences, leading key growth businesses, including Disney Cruise Line. Under Thomasʼs leadership, the companyʼs cruise business reached new heights, securing investments and development plans to double the fleet size by 2031, building a second island destination in the Bahamas and sailing to new ports of call around the world.
As president of Disney Signature Experiences, Thomas also oversaw Disney Vacation Club, the companyʼs vacation ownership program; Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions, the companyʼs guided group travel businesses; Golden Oak, a luxury community of custom homes at Walt Disney World Resort; Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa; Disney Institute, which celebrates advancement and exploration through engaging and enriching programming; and Storyliving by Disney, master-planned communities that highlight the attention to detail, unique amenities and special touches that are Disney hallmarks.
Prior to that role, Thomas served as senior vice president of operations at the Walt Disney World Resort, overseeing 31 Disney resort hotels, as well as Disney Springs, ESPN Wide World of Sports and transportation operations.
Thomas began his Disney career in 1998 as a hotel director for Disney Cruise Line and later served as general manager of Food & Beverage and Special Events at EPCOT. Before returning to Disney in 2017, he served as the chief operating officer for Crystal Cruise Line.
Born in Austria, Thomas earned his degree in hotel management and administration in Innsbruck. A lifelong learner, he has also receieved several business certifications from institutions including Cornell University, the Hotel School of Lausanne and the Hotel School of Salzburg.