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BOARD PROFILE
JOHN GONG
John Gong has over 30 years of
progressive experience working for some of the most highly regarded
brands in the world. Rising rapidly to become part of the executive
leadership team of The Walt Disney Company, he has balanced his
professional pursuits with a community focus through volunteerism and
mentoring.
John Gong was named VP - Global Events
& Show Production for Disney Consumer Products in September 2008.
In this role, he oversees events and productions to include marketing and
media events, sales meetings, product launches, and more for Disney's
consumer products division globally. Gong was previously VP - Global
Sales Communications & Events since and VP - Marketing, Synergy, Events &
Presentations.
Gong's rise at The Walt Disney
Company has also included roles such as Director of Product
Development & Creative Services (Walt Disney Art Classics) and
Product Manager & Senior Buyer (Disney Stores Worldwide). Through
it all he has brought a singular devotion and work ethic to his career
that has garnered praise from his peers and direct reports alike.
Prior to joining Disney, Gong spent
ten years as a merchandise manager, group manager and buyer for R.H.
Macy's Corporation and Bullocks. He began his career working as
an attractions leader at Disneyland Resort and Tokyo Disneyland
for seven years.
Gong earned a BA in Fine Art from UCLA. Throughout his career, Gong has
consistently focused on giving back to the community through volunteerism
and leadership work with multiple non-profits and community based
organizations such as Burbank Cultural Arts Foundation, Hillsides Home For
Children, Los Angeles Team Mentoring, Disney VoluntEARS and the Ralph
Bunche Scholarship Committee. (09/09)
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