Disney Entertainment Promotes Adam Smith to Direct-to-Consumer Chair
Joe Earley will serve in the newly created role of television franchise and content strategy president The post Disney Entertainment Promotes Adam Smith to Direct-to-Consumer Chair appeared first on TheWrap .
Disney has named Adam Smith as the new chairman of the Direct-to-Consumer division, expanding his responsibilities to include overseeing strategy, development, and platform innovation at Disney+ and Hulu. Joe Earley has been appointed to a newly created role as television franchise and content strategy president, where he will lead the strategic development of Disney Entertainment Television franchises to maximize value and create new audience engagement opportunities.
Smith, who joined Disney in 2024, will focus on product and technology leadership at Disney+ and Hulu, aiming to transform Disney+ into the digital core of the company's portfolio, including film, TV, sports, parks, merchandise, and gaming. Earley, with a background at Fox and Hulu, will concentrate on content strategy, production, labor relations, and creative talent development.
Disney emphasizes that these leadership changes are designed to create a clearer focus and alignment across key business functions as Disney+ becomes the central hub for all Disney-related content.
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