Frank Stanek

Biography: Mr. Stanek established Stanek Global Advisors in May 2004 to provide strategic and new business development advisory services to clients in the areas of large-scale land use, leisure, entertainment and resort development on a global basis. Mr. Stanek has been active in the leisure/tourism development and entertainment industry for over 60 years. His primary focus in recent years has been on international business development, working extensively in Asia, Europe, and South America. Prior to establishing his consulting practice, Mr. Stanek has held key executive positions with both Vivendi-Universal Entertainment and the Walt Disney Company. Serving as President, International Business Development, he led the international development and expansion opportunities for Universal Parks & Resorts. Mr. Stanek initiated the development of Universal Studios Japan in Osaka and the acquisition of Universal Meditteranea near Barcelona, Spain. He managed Universal’s expansion into China through Universal Studios Experience Beijing and through the initiation of Universal Studios Beijing. As Vice President, Corporate Planning for the Walt Disney Company, Mr. Stanek facilitated the first strategic plan for the Company and was active in setting future expansion and direction for the Company’s business units. In addition, during his 25 years with the Disney organization, he was actively involved in all aspects of new business creation and project development for the company, including Walt Disney World & Epcot Center in Orlando, Florida and Disneyland in Anaheim, California. He was responsible for the planning, development and implementation of Tokyo Disneyland and spearheaded the development strategy, site selection and initiation of Disneyland Paris. Mr. Stanek has served as a director on a number of Universal Studios joint-venture boards. He formerly served as a director of the United States-Japan Bridging Foundation