Wing Tao Chao (born May 1944) is a Chinese-born American architect, master planner, construction developer, hospitality professional, and a former Disney Imagineer.

As an Imagineer, Chao helped with Disney's expansion in markets such as China and Hong Kong, handling businesses worth more than US$12 billion.

He was with Disney for over 37 years, from 1972 to 2009, and led over 100 projects including Disneyland resorts, luxury hotels, and cruises.

He has a second master's degree in Architecture, majoring in Urban Design, from Harvard University, where he studied under Kenzo Tange, the legendary Japanese architect who predicted the Information Age.

He was conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration in Hospitality Management by Johnson and Wales University.

[7][8] He also oversaw the development of Disney's land holdings in California, Florida, Tokyo, Paris and Hong Kong.

[10] Resorts: Cruise ships: Chao served as a Director for Las Vegas Sands Corp. from July 2010 to November 2010.

In 2007, Chao was elected into the 'Committee of 100', an organization founded by I. M. Pei to honor American citizens of Chinese descent who have distinguished themselves as leaders in their respective professions.