Philippe Gas

Philippe Gas was appointed CEO of Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) in November 2020, taking the helm of PIF-backed Qiddiya Investment Company, which aims to develop Saudi Arabia's future capital of entertainment, sports, and the arts. Gas graduated from Paris II Pantheon-Assas University and brings extensive international experience to the role.

Gas spent 30 years with The Walt Disney Company, joining in 1991, and worked at Disneyland Paris for five years before moving to The Walt Disney Co. and holding positions at company locations around the world. He was previously the CEO of Euro Disney SCA for seven years and led the launch of Shanghai Disney Resort, The Walt Disney Co.'s first theme park in mainland China and its largest international investment to date. Prior to his Qiddiya appointment, Gas served as president and managing director of Walt Disney Attractions Japan and Disneyland International.

Under Gas's guidance, QIC has launched major projects including the Qiddiya Water Theme Park, Saudi Arabia's first and largest water theme park. Gas is known for leading large-scale entertainment developments across multiple continents and has demonstrated expertise in transforming tourism and hospitality ventures during both growth and restructuring phases.

Career History

• Chief Executive Officer, Qiddiya Investment Company (2020–present)
• President and Managing Director, Walt Disney Attractions Japan and Disneyland International
• President and General Manager, Shanghai Disney Resort (2014–2020)
• CEO of Euro Disney SCA (2008–2014)
• Team member for opening of Disneyland Paris (1991–1996)

What Gas could bring to Qiddiya Investment Company: Gas's appointment leverages his proven track record of launching and managing world-class entertainment destinations across Europe and Asia. His experience navigating complex international partnerships, large-scale capital projects, and diverse markets positions him to accelerate Qiddiya's development as a major regional entertainment destination aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives.

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