Qiddiya appoints Philippe Gas as CEO replacing Michael Reininger

Qiddiya appoints Philippe Gas as CEO replacing Michael Reininger

Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), the developer of Qiddiya — the kingdom's future capital of Entertainment, Sports, and the Arts — has appointed Philippe Gas as the Chief Executive Officer effective 29 November 2020, replacing founding CEO Michael Reininger.Gas was the former president and managing director of Walt Disney Attraction Japan and Disneyland International and enjoyed a 30-year stint with The Walt Disney Company.Previously, he was the CEO of Euro Disney SCA, the first tourism destination in Europe, and served in the role for seven years. Gas was later responsible for successfully launching Shanghai Disney Resort, The Walt Disney Company's first theme park in mainland China and its largest international investment to date.Commenting on Gas's appointment as the CEO of QIC,