As executive vice president, global marketing, sales and travel operations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Leslie is responsible for leading the worldwide marketing and sales teams in the development of strategies that drive consumer behavior.

Leslie serves as a member of the Executive Committee for the Parks and Resorts segment overall where she helps to envision the next generation of Disney experiences around the world. She is also on the Hong Kong Disneyland Board of Directors.

Leslie has held various marketing leadership positions throughout The Walt Disney Company. Her prior experience both within the company and in her outside roles, has positioned her to lead worldwide marketing initiatives for the global parks and resorts business with a broad perspective.

Previously, Leslie held the role of senior vice president of marketing and sales for Adventures by Disney and New Business Initiatives, where she was responsible for growing and supporting the Adventures by Disney brand as well as developing and communicating the strategic direction for other new businesses. She was instrumental in developing the successful marketing campaigns, sales strategies and plans for Adventures by Disney. Leslie has also held the position of vice president, of global marketing for Disney Regional Entertainment.

Prior to joining The Walt Disney Company, Leslie held various senior-level marketing positions in McCann-Erickson Inc., Johnson & Johnson and SmithKline Beecham.

Leslie holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and marketing from George Washington University, a master’s degree in economics from the London School of Economics, an MBA in finance from New York University, and an Executive MBA in marketing from Columbia University.

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