1. Michael S. Shann
(407)492-6510 (mobile)
execproduce@theatrixltd.com
GOALS: looking for a leadership opportunity with a membership organization or an opportunity to
design and deliver unique education-based programs.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: Michael is an entertainment/event professional with extensive
experience and a global portfolio developing multiple content-based seminars and location-based
travel programs, strategic planning and operational experience in Disney resorts plus business theater
and concert production.
Development/Production experience: Corporate Business Theater (Sales Meetings & Product
Launches) - Symphony Orchestra as well as Rock and Stage Musical tours - produced Arena Shows,
Cruise Ship Entertainment, Theme Parks, Parades & Special Events. Stage managing and directing
experience in regional theatre and opera.
Extensive international event development and production experience: US, Europe, Asia, Africa, the
Middle East and South America. Successfully managed project budgets in excess of $20m and
produced annual revenues exceeding $100m; experience in successful negotiation of client contracts,
managing sales & production teams, union contracts and individual creative services; strong vendor
and contractor resources worldwide.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
YPO – WPO, Santa Monica California (www.YPO.org) 2002 – 2009
Founded in 1950, YPO-WPO is an international educational association of over 17,000 business
leaders with members in 100 countries.
Executive Producer, Events
Provided leadership for YPO’s global Events team in developing and executing exclusive
content-based seminar and location-based event programs for 17,000+ global business
leaders and their families.
• In 2008 alone, produced 122 programs in 22 countries, for 8,700+ attendees,
generating revenues in excess of $25M
• Produced the organization’s annual Global Leadership Conference for 3,000+
attendees.
• Reported to the CEO, extensive interface with Board of Directors.
• Over 7 years increased the number of Event offerings 300+%, to an all time high.
• Increased the overall quality ratings of Event offerings to an all time high.
• Built ongoing relationships with premier graduate education programs (Harvard,
Stanford, U of Chicago, London Business School and IMD) to provide faculty
resources and executive education opportunities for Members.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY 1982 – 2001
Walt Disney Special Events Company, Orange California 2001
Senior Producer
• Produced The Walt Disney Company’s Analysts’ Conference.
• Produced the grand opening of Golden Dreams, a film/effects attraction based on
the history of California, starring Whoopi Goldberg.

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Disneyland International, Glendale, California 1998 - 2001
Director, Entertainment Development
Led entertainment development team for Tokyo DisneySea Theme Park.
• Headed a team of sixty creative and technical staff members.
• Negotiated and approved major vendor and supplier contracts.
• Oversaw and monitored hard and soft cost expenditures – overall budget $110M.
Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL 1995 - 1998
General Manager/Disney Event Productions
• Oversaw Creative, Sales, and Operational responsibilities for six profit centers at the
Walt Disney World Resort.
• In 1998 the division consisted of 250 fulltime employees and returned gross revenues of
over $140 million (an increase of 18% over prior year).
Disney Special Programs, Inc. Lake Buena Vista, FL 1993 - 1995
Executive Producer, Disney Business Productions
• Led a team of creative directors, producers, sales managers and production personnel.
• Featured in USA Today cover story (June 21, 1995 MONEY Section) on Disney’s foray
into producing product launches and business communication services.
• Major clients included: GE APPLIANCES, MASTERCARD, MICROSOFT, IBM-
LATIN AMERICA and AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL SERVICES.
Walt Disney Attractions - Japan, Tokyo, Japan 1989 - 1993
Director, Entertainment & Costuming - Expatriate assignment: Tokyo, Japan
• Oversaw development of all entertainment content for Tokyo Disneyland.
• Produced Disney promotional tours throughout Asia.
• Developed, presented for approval, and oversaw annual operating budgets for two
operating divisions.
Disneyland, Anaheim, CA 1982 – 1988
Manager, Show Development
• Headed creative development for all live entertainment at the Disneyland Park and Queen Mary
Attraction (Long Beach, CA)
• Produced special event support for all Disney origins - The Disney Channel, Disney Stores,
Buena Vista Distribution and Disney Home Video.
EDUCATION: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Stage Directing - 1973
Florida State University
Distinguished Alumni Award
Black Hills State University - B.S. ed. (History and Drama) – 1970
Spearfish, South Dakota