Sydney/Burbank – Melissa Dixon has been promoted to vice president and general manager, Disney Channels Australia and New Zealand, replacing Michael Cairns who was appointed to lead Disney Channels UK and Ireland. Reporting to Rich Ross, president, Disney Channels Worldwide, Dixon, a Melbourne native, will relocate to Sydney from Disney Channel’s regional office in Hong Kong from April 2008. She will manage Disney Channels and Playhouse Disney channels in Australia and New Zealand, including identifying and implementing revenue growth opportunities, development and application of programming and marketing strategies and guiding franchise opportunities with other Disney businesses. Dixon was vice president, business operations, Disney Channels Asia Pacific since 2006, responsible for the operational business management and development of Disney Channel’s businesses across the region.
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