Thomas Mazloum, Chairman of Disney Experiences, has been appointed to the Make-A-Wish America national board of directors. The announcement was made by Make-A-Wish America alongside the appointment of Michael Bayley, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean.
Mazloum takes the board seat previously held by Josh D'Amaro, who was recently appointed CEO of The Walt Disney Company.
Disney's Role With Make-A-Wish
Disney has long been the number one wish granter for Make-A-Wish. On average, a Disney wish is granted every hour of every day, making the partnership one of the most active in the organization's history.
As Chairman of Disney Experiences, Mazloum oversees the company's theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, vacation ownership, consumer products, and immersive experiences worldwide. He leads a team of more than 180,000 cast members.
His Disney career began with Disney Cruise Line in 1998. Since then, he has held senior leadership roles across Walt Disney World Resort, EPCOT, Disney Springs, Disneyland Resort, and Disney Signature Experiences.
Make-A-Wish America President and CEO Leslie Motter said of the appointments: "Thomas and Michael bring a deep understanding of how powerful experiences can create connection, joy, and lasting memories for families. That expertise will help us reach more children and deepen the impact of every wish, so even more families can experience the hope and strength a wish can bring."
Make-A-Wish America operates 57 chapters across the United States. Its national board brings together leaders from finance, operations, marketing, technology, healthcare, and philanthropy.
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