Jim Lewis Disney

Jim Lewis served as President for Disney Vacation Club (DVC) for eight years. As the leader of DVC, Lewis oversaw one of The Walt Disney Company's most lucrative branches. DVC includes 11 resorts, thousands of employees and members, and almost $800 million in revenue. 

Throughout Jim Lewis' tenure, the division achieved record income and profit, which led to the development of a 102,000-square-foot headquarters. During his first five years at DVC, he established a “Disney's Best Keep Secret” marketing campaign that doubled revenue. Even after the recent economic recession, Lewis' ideas enabled DVC to improve its market share significantly. DVC’s Parks and Resorts department obtained a 40 percent return on investment for several of its projects. 

Many of Jim Lewis' suggestions led DVC to expand and gain recognition. The Walt Disney Company awarded the division $3.5 billion to build more resorts. In 2008, Jim Lewis set up Disney's Doorway to Dreams, a retail store that opened its first two locations in Chicago and New York. One major project that he supported involved a 15,000-square-foot sales center in Japan that conducts deals averaging over $30,000. Additionally, he led the company’s expansion in Hawaii with Aulani, Disney's first non-theme park resort. 

The public responded to these changes. Market Metrix recognized the achievements of Jim Lewis by awarding DVC a premier ranking for owner satisfaction. The American Resort Development Association named the company as one of the best places to work in 2011. 

Prior to joining DVC, Jim Lewis held several significant roles within The Walt Disney Company. As Senior Vice President of Business Affairs and Public Relations and Vice President of Business Development, Lewis promoted Florida tourism and increased diversity in the organization. Earlier, he served as Vice President of Finance for The Walt Disney Company and as Director of Planning and Finance for Walt Disney Attractions, Inc.

 

 

Professional Experience:     

Disney Vacation Club

President

 

 

Education: 

Purdue University

Business

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