Tom Stapleton is the vice president (Asia) of Scenario Cockram Limited, a vital leadership position in a company acclaimed for providing specialised project management and construction services, particularly in intricate settings like theme parks, live entertainment venues, and cultural attractions. His role centres on overseeing operations, driving strategic growth, and ensuring successful project delivery across the Asian market.
Scenario Cockram is a global leader in the construction and fit-out of themed entertainment and cultural spaces. It collaborates with clients such as Disney, Universal, and other major entertainment brands to execute high-profile projects. The company combines artistic creativity with engineering and construction expertise, working on projects that require precision, innovation, and attention to detail.
Tom Stapleton is a founding member of Scenario Cockram Limited with over 29 years of experience in design, construction, and theming works. His impressive track record includes overseeing major projects for Walt Disney Imagineering worldwide, including Disney parks in Hollywood, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Notably, he led the successful completion of two turn-key projects at Universal Studios Singapore – Journey to Madagascar and Lights, Camera, Action.
Stapleton recently led the Scenario Asia team to deliver the groundbreaking Hong Kong Disneyland Castle Expansion project in 2020, marking the first-ever remodel of a Disneyland castle and introducing a pioneering modularised system in Hong Kong. In the same year, he also successfully managed the completion of the Melco Water Park for Studio City Macau, China.
“Besides his technical expertise and exceptional project delivery record, Tom is known for fostering trust, mentorship, and strong relationships within his team and with external partners,” said one of the people who nominated him. “As the vice president of Scenario Asia, Tom continues to drive excellence in project management across Asia and the Middle East, embodying a unique blend of leadership, managerial prowess, and attentive listening skills.”