PY Gerbeau

Pierre-Yves Gerbeau, born on October 16, 1965, into an affluent Parisian family, began his career as a professional ice hockey player in 1984. He played in several championships and became a member of the French national team until a severe ankle injury ended his sports career in 1989. After his sports career, Gerbeau transitioned into the business world, initially with TPS Conseil.

In 1991, Gerbeau joined Euro Disney, where he quickly ascended to the position of Vice-President of Park Operations and Attractions by 1997. In this role, he was responsible for critical areas such as ticketing, attraction safety and maintenance, and queue management. He was recognized for his contributions to improving the attraction’s performance after its initial difficulties, before completing a Master of Business Administration degree at Sciences Po. His leadership continued when, on February 5, 2000, Gerbeau was appointed Chief Executive of the New Millennium Experience Company, overseeing the Millennium Dome in London. He was tasked with revitalizing the struggling attraction, characterized by financial challenges and negative public perception. After the Millennium Dome exhibition concluded at the end of 2000, he became Chief Executive of X-Leisure, a company known for operating Xscape centers and other leisure facilities. He also later joined The London Resort in 2019 as CEO.

Gerbeau has held significant roles in the sports industry, remaining connected to ice hockey by playing for the South London Snipers in the BIPHA South League. In 2021, he was appointed president of the French Ice Hockey Federation, succeeding Luc Tardif, and was reelected in June 2022. He previously faced suspension from the French Olympic Organisation for supporting London’s bid for the 2012 Olympic Games over Paris’s. Gerbeau’s career highlights his consistent involvement in both business and sports leadership, demonstrating a track record of managing and transforming complex organizations.