The Walt Disney Company has appointed Carol Choi, currently Executive Vice President of Disney Asia Pacific, as President of Asia Pacific, succeeding Luke Kang.

Choi brings 20 years of experience at Disney. She previously served as Managing Director of Disney in Japan and South Korea and held several senior leadership roles in Greater China. In her new role, she has led the region's studios business, original content strategy and integrated marketing. She has also helped launch and grow Disney+ across the region, expand the studios business and build partnerships with local filmmakers and talent.

Kang joined Disney in 2011 as Managing Director of South Korea before taking on leadership roles across Greater China and North Asia.