Gaudenzio Capelli

After fellow Disney Legend Gentilini retired as editor-in-chief in 1980, Gaudenzio assumed his responsibilities and expanded the translation of Topolino stories for publication in other European markets, including Germany, France, and Scandinavia.

Didier Fouret

In all, Didier contributed nearly 40 years to building Disney’s image in France through publishing.

Arnoldo Mondadori

“When Arnoldo met Walt and Roy Disney, they did not speak Italian and he did not speak English. Yet within a few minutes they reached an agreement that he would publish Topolino in Italy.”—Gaudenzio Capelli, former director of Topolino

Angel Angelopoulos

He also provided exceptional leadership fighting against the piracy of Disney characters in Greece, creating an environment in which Disney licensees could thrive.

Lucien Adés

Over the years, Lucien’s idea has inspired many different forms of Disney recorded merchandise including “storyteller” albums and “sing-along” videos.

Cyril James

While Cyril transformed Disney into a “proper” English company by hosting a formal tea each afternoon in the London offices, his sense of loyalty to the American Company was legend.

Wally Feignoux

Wally… supervised the translation of all Disney motion pictures into the French language and, in 1963, helped the Company establish its own independent distribution arm in France.

Roberto de Leonardis

“Roberto was a good friend to the Company. With his skilled English, he translated the Studio’s films with great care and precision and, subsequently, helped make Disney an integral part of the nation’s entertainment landscape.”—Roy E. Disney

Cyril Edgar

In December 1961, Cyril reported that his sales team had booked nearly 2,000 play dates at theaters throughout the United Kingdom during the lucrative holiday season; according to Cyril, it was a record at the time for any motion picture distributing company in the nation.

Armand Palivoda

“My father orchestrated great promotions with Disney. I remember, every Christmas a new animated picture was released, and the theaters and the streets of Geneva were decorated in theme. For my father, Disney films were a joy to promote because they were so universal and unique.”—Robert Palivoda, son