{
  "id": 2210450,
  "title": "Disney TV Acquisitions Exec Chuck Saftler to Exit After 32 Years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/disney-tv-acquisitions-exec-chuck-saftler-to-exit-after-32-years",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-20T19:24:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/business/disney-chuck-saftler-exit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Disney TV acquisitions executive Chuck Saftler is set to exit the company after an impressive 32-year career. Saftler, who most recently served as head of acquisitions for ABC, Disney Kids and Family, FX, and National Geographic, is stepping down to embark on a new professional chapter. Throughout his tenure, Saftler held various leadership roles, including chief operating officer and president of programming strategy at FX, and was integral in building the network from its early days. In his final memo to staff, Saftler expressed gratitude towards his colleagues, including Disney’s President Jimmy Zasowski, and praised the impact he and his team had on the company. Following Saftler’s departure, Sean Cocchia will assume the role of leadership for network acquisitions, integrating the team into his broader programming strategy and business operations portfolio.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}