The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has named Bob Weis as its newest Executive in Residence.
Weis is the global entertainment lead for the design and architecture film Gensler, and is the former president of Walt Disney Imagineering, the arm of the Walt Disney Company responsible for Disney’s theme parks and attractions.. According to a press release, As Executive in Residence, Weis will work with and mentor students at all three SCAD locations in Atlanta, Savannah and Lacoste, France.
“Bob Weis is a luminary who transcends his career in themed experiences and the built environment,” said SCAD Chief Academic Officer Jason Fox in the release. “We are honored to bring Bob to SCAD to engage in futureproofing our academic programs and to prepare students for their creative professions. Bob has been a friend of SCAD for many years, and this new chapter amplifies SCAD’s commitment to preparing the next generation of dreamers and makers.”
Weis retired from Disney in January of 2023 and served as the president of Imagineering for nearly six years. Throughout his career, he worked on projects such as Disney’s first international theme park in Tokyo, Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida, and Shanghai Disneyland.
In his new role, Weis will do things such as visit classes, lead workshops and lectures, review student work and act as a mentor.
“I am incredibly excited to collaborate with SCAD, such a preeminent arts and design university,” Weis said in the release. “I am grateful to be able to bring my background from Disney, Gensler, and other venues to be a part of preparing talented SCAD students for creative careers.”