Global experience design and production agency Thinkwell Group have appointed former Walt Disney Imagineering executive Diane Michioka as their new vice president of production.

Michioka, who has more than to decade of experience working in short and long-term strategic project planning, show producing, and creative team management, will have a key role in assisting the business development team with client relations and proposal development, as well as guiding, strategizing, and improving the overall process for Thinkwell’s project teams.

In her previous role at Walt Disney Imagineering, Michioka held the role of director of Disneyland Design Studio and as manager for Creative Division Planning. In these roles, she was responsible for managing design and production teams from blue sky development through post-opening, while overseeing schedules, budgets, and staffing. Michioka has also held roles as senior producer for The Hettema Group, show manager for the Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge at Disney California Adventure Park, and a variety of other creative and marketing executive roles.

"I am incredibly honoured and excited to join Thinkwell, an established leader in the experience design and production industry,” said Michioka. “It's evident that a tremendous amount of care has been taken in developing successful and thriving creative, design, and production teams here while still nurturing the company's unique culture and I look forward to being a part of this dynamic company and supporting Thinkwell in maintaining its position as a premium global agency."