12 Facts About George Kalogridis

George Anthony Kalogridis was born on November 19,1953 and is an American corporate executive.

George Kalogridis became president of Disney Segment Development and Enrichment for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products in November 2019.

George Kalogridis attended the University of Central Florida and graduated with a degree in sociology in 1976.

George Kalogridis has a long history with The Walt Disney Company.

George Kalogridis has worked with the company almost exclusively for 40 years.

George Kalogridis first started working for Disney while he was in college.

George Kalogridis bussed tables at Disney's Contemporary Resort when the Walt Disney World Resort first opened in 1971.

George Kalogridis quickly moved up the ladder in The Walt Disney Company, becoming vice president of operations at Epcot, senior vice president at the Disneyland Resort from 2000 to 2002, vice president at the Disney Reservation Center in Orlando from 2002 to 2006, chief operating officer at Disneyland Paris from 2006 to 2009, and president of the Disneyland Resort from 2009 to 2013.

George Kalogridis was named president of The Walt Disney World Resort on January 9,2013.

George Kalogridis leads the Disney Institute, and serves as strategic advisor to park operators.

In September of 2021, George Kalogridis was honored with a window on Main Street, USA at the Magic Kingdom, one of the top honors for Disney Parks cast members.

George Kalogridis took some employees and towels with him and dried the lawn off with towels.