Greg Hale

Short biography

Greg Hale is the Vice President and Chief Safety Officer of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. He leads a global team of engineering, safety, operations, training and technology professionals that keep Disney on the leading edge of theme park safety and technology advancements. Greg recently served as the 2017 Chairman of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) and serves as the Chairman of the ASTM International Standards Harmonization Sub-Committee. Greg has shared his passion and expertise in hundreds of speaking engagements in over 23 countries. Greg has been an active member of the National Safety Council (NSC) where he served on the Board of Directors, Board of Delegates, Community Safety Committee, and Off the Job Safety Committee. Greg received NSC’s Distinguished Service to Safety Award in 2005, the highest honor bestowed on an individual, in recognition of outstanding service in the field of safety. Greg currently serves on the Conference Board Chief Safety Officer Committee and the Florida Safety Council. Greg has contributed to numerous innovations and inventions that have advanced accessibility for persons with disabilities. Some of these include handheld captioning for the deaf and audio descriptions for the blind that for the first time provide captioning and audio descriptions on moving rides and attractions. In addition, he holds patents for numerous safety inventions and is a co‐inventor and patent holder for Disney’s FASTPASS®, eliminating long lines at Disney theme park rides and attractions. He holds over 85 U.S. and foreign patents that have created new technologies for safety, accessibility and guest experiences.