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Dave Vermeulen

Energizer · DISC type I
Retired: 2013-2020 at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
📍 Orlando, Florida, United States

Dave Vermeulen is a retired Disney executive with an extensive 48-year career in parks and resorts. His experience spans all global Disney sites, with significant leadership roles including Executive Managing Director in Japan and VP of Operations in Hong Kong, specializing in resort openings and operations management. He attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

After his official retirement in 2013, he continued to serve Disney in an "emeritus" capacity, including taking on an interim role as Acting VP of Operations for Hong Kong Disneyland.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Retired: 2013-2020
Location
Orlando, Florida, United States
Personality Overview

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Relationship Oriented
Enthusiastic
Big Picture Person

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Dave cares about

Global Park Operations
Spent 48 years working at all Disney Parks and Resorts sites around the world, including significant leadership assignments in Tokyo and Hong Kong.
Resort Openings
Possesses extensive experience in the strategic planning and preparation for new park and resort openings, a key part of his long career with Disney.
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Career

Work history

5-2013
Retired: 2013-2020
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
11-2009 - 5-2013
Vice President and Executive Managing Director
Walt Disney Attractions Japan
5-2006 - 10-2009
VP Resort Operations
Hong Kong Disneyland
2002 - 2006
General Manager, Disney Caribbean Beach Resort and Pop Century Resort
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
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Influence (I)

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