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Michael is a 17-year veteran of The Walt Disney Company and has 20 years of
experience in the international business arena. As Vice President, Finance,
Disney Parks, Experiences &Products, he leads the teams that provide strategic
direction for the Global Marketing, Technology and Digital, Merchandise, Live
Entertainment & Costuming, Facilities &Operations Services, Public Affairs,
Corporate Alliances, Operating Participants, and Gift Card Services businesses
by managing their long-term financial and capital growth plans, annual operating
plans and overall financial performance and provides business decision support
to leadership on key initiatives, financial planning, risk analysis and strategy.
Michael is based in California.

Prior to his current position, Michael was vice president, Project Controls, Walt
Disney Imagineering at the Shanghai Disney Resort. Michael led a team of over
100 Imagineers responsible for project finance, estimating, planning & scheduling
and procurement and contracts administration. In this role, Michael implemented
new reporting tools and developed clear presentations to enable effective
decision making. He partnered with various studios and lines of business to
balance and optimize the resort’s four top priorities of safety, quality, schedule
and budget. Additionally, he implemented effective controls processes, stabilized
costs and mitigated budget exposures.

MICHAEL POLAY

VP, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Segment Finance