Tom McAlpin
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| Tom McAlpin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1959 |
| Residence | Orlando, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | MBA |
| Alma mater | University of Miami |
Thomas Michael McAlpin (born 1959 in Miami, Florida) is the former president of Disney Cruise Line. McAlpin resigned in 2009 “to pursue other interests”.[1] McAlpin was with the company for 13 years and was replaced by former President of New Vacation Operations, Karl Holz. McAlpin oversaw two cruise ships, the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, along with Disney's private Island Castaway Cay.
Personal information
McAlpin was born in 1959 in Miami, Florida. He currently lives in Orlando, Florida.[2]
Career
In 1981, McAlpin began his career as a senior auditor for KPMG Peat Marwick and in 1984 became the chief financial officer for the CSB Leasing Group. Before McAlpin joined Disney, he was the director of corporate and financial planning for Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., where he developed the corporate strategic plan, annual operating plans and critical financial and strategic analysis. He joined the business when it was founded in 1994 as vice president of finance, business development and shoreside travel operations. During the creation of Disney Cruise Line, McAlpin was responsible for planning the first two ships and negotiating the contracts for Castaway Cay. McAlpin is a veteran of the cruise ship industry and joined DCL after being director of corporate and financial planning for Royal Caribbean Cruises.[3] McAlpin's most recent responsibilities included shipboard operations, purchasing and logistics, entertainment, programming and operations integration, risk management, marine and technical operations and shoreside travel operations.[2]
Organizations
McAlpin is also a member of the national board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.[4]
Education
A graduate of Florida State University, McAlpin earned an M.B.A. from the University of Miami in 1990.[2][5]
References
- ↑ http://www.cfnews13.com/Business/LocalBusinessHeadlines/2009/2/14/exdisney_cruise_line_chief_takes_helm_again.html
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- ↑ http://www.travelconnexxions.com/opportunities092804.html#5
- ↑ http://www.wish.org/about/leadership_advisors/national_board/thomas_m_mcalpin
- ↑ http://cob.fsu.edu/dean/speakerseries/tom_mcalpin.cfm
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