Disney Japan Taps McDonald’s Veteran Tamotsu Hiiro as New Managing Director
variety.comNaman Ramachandran The Mouse House has a new captain steering its ship in Japan. The Walt Disney Company revealed Friday the appointment of Tamotsu Hiiro as its new managing director for Japan.
Tamotsu, who brings more than 35 years of corporate leadership experience to the role, will report directly to Luke Kang, president of Disney’s Asia Pacific operations.
The veteran executive comes to Disney after serving as president & CEO of McDonald’s Japan. Prior to his golden arches stint, Tamotsu spent three decades at Johnson & Johnson, culminating in his role as president of the company’s Japan division.
The leadership change comes as Carol Choi steps down from the Japan top spot after five years in Tokyo. Choi will continue her regional responsibilities as executive VP for APAC studios, original content strategy, networks and integrated marketing.
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