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Disney names Adam Smith as direct-to-consumer chairman

Disney names Adam Smith as direct-to-consumer chairman

Disney appoints Adam Smith as chairman of its direct-to-consumer division, responsible for overseeing the company's global entertainment subscription video-on-demand services, including Disney+ and Hulu. Smith, who joined Disney in 2024, previously held executive roles at Google and YouTube for over 20 years. Joe Earley will take on the new position of President for Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy, overseeing content production, international originals, labor relations, and talent development.

Earley, who has been with Disney since 2019, most recently served as President of Hulu. Dana Walden, President and Chief Creative Officer of Disney, announced both appointments. The Walt Disney Company reported annual revenue of $94.4 billion in its Fiscal Year 2025, with segments including Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences.

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