Francesca Vergara Caffarelli is an accomplished technology leader with over 29 years of expertise in technology strategy, management and digital transformation.
Since January 2023, she has served as Vice President of Technology and Digital at
Disneyland Paris, where she leads a range of high-impact projects driving the resort’s
technological and digital transformation. Her division sits at a compelling intersection of technology and creative, spanning experiential and operational products. Francesca’s leadership is driven by a deep belief in the power of technology to elevate experiences, while
always reflecting Disney’s core values of innovation and excellence.
Her extensive career spans multiple countries, including Switzerland, Costa Rica, and Italy.
Prior to joining Disneyland Paris, Francesca was the Chief Information Officer and Digital
Transformation Leader at Esselunga, a leading Italian retailer. Previously at Italgas, she
established the Digital Program and launched a Digital Factory, the driving force of the
company’s digital transformation.
Francesca started her career at P&G where she successfully drove cultural and processes
transformation leveraging IT technologies. A strong advocate for diversity and people
development, she is passionate about empowering teams to succeed.
She holds a Master of Science in Mathematics from the Sapienza University of Rome.