Frank Wells - Definition and Overview

Former President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Walt Disney Company from 1984 until his death in a helicopter crash on April 3, 1994 While Heli-Skiing in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada. Originally in the running for CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 1984, he lost the position to Michael Eisner who in turn subsequently hired Wells in September 1984 as President and COO. Previously Wells worked for Warner Brothers, as its Vice President in 1969, then in 1973 as President, and in 1977 as Vice Chairman till he left the company in 1982. Achieved his mountain-climbing goal on six continents; only Mount Everest eluded him, as bad weather forced his party to give up one day before reaching the summit.

At the Matterhorn Bobsleighs ride at Disneyland, Wells is honoured with skiing expedition boxes littered about the scenery emblazoned with 'Wells Expedition Co.', honouring his love of climbing mountains.

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