Carol Choi will become president of The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific on Dec. 1, replacing Luke Kang, who is stepping down after 16 years at the Mouse House. Choi is currently executive VP of The Walt Disney Company APAC. In the top job, she will run Disney Entertainment’s operations in the region, from studios and Disney+ to locally produced originals, content sales, media networks and consumer products.
Her territory will stretch from Greater China, Japan and South Korea through Southeast Asia to Australia and New Zealand. In her current post, she has overseen the region’s studio operations, original content strategy and integrated marketing. Earlier, she ran Disney’s Japan and Korea businesses as managing director and held senior posts in Greater China.
Along the way, she played a part in bringing Disney+ to the region and growing the service, expanded the studio business and forged lasting partnerships with leading creators and talent across Asia Pacific. I look forward to working with our teams and partners to bring exceptional stories and experiences to audiences, grow our businesses, and deepen Disney’s connection with fans across the region.” Kang came to Disney in 2011 to head its Korea operation as managing director, later taking charge of the company’s operations in Greater China and North Asia. There, he grew Disney’s business through localization, digital initiatives and closer ties with consumers.
As APAC president, he oversaw growth across the region’s markets and brands, steered the rollout of Disney+ and other new ventures, and invested in creative projects, including original content.
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