Carol Choi to Lead Disney’s Asia Pacific Region After Kang Retires

WHO:

Variety - Carol Choi is executive vice president of The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific and will become its president.

Deadline - Carol Choi is currently Executive Vice President of Disney Asia Pacific.

Variety - Luke Kang is stepping down after 16 years at Disney.

Deadline - Luke Kang is retiring after 16 years with The Walt Disney Company.

WHAT:

Variety - Disney named Carol Choi president of The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific, replacing Luke Kang.

Deadline - The Walt Disney Company said Choi will succeed Kang as President, APAC.

Variety - In the top job, Choi will run Disney Entertainment’s operations in the region.

Deadline - Choi will lead Disney Entertainment’s portfolio of businesses across Asia Pacific, including studios and Disney+.

WHERE:

Variety - Choi’s role is president of The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific.

Deadline - Choi’s role is President, APAC, covering businesses across Asia Pacific.

WHEN:

Variety - Choi will become president on “Dec. 1.”

Deadline - Choi’s appointment is effective “December 1.”

WHY:

Variety - Kang is stepping down after 16 years at Disney.

Deadline - Kang decided to retire after 16 years with the company.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 00:41 UTC)

Disney has named Carol Choi president of its Asia Pacific business, succeeding Luke Kang, who is retiring after 16 years with the company. Choi, currently an executive vice president, will lead Disney Entertainment’s regional operations, including its studios and Disney+. She takes over on December 1.