Burbank, California – The Walt Disney Company [NYSE: DIS] announced on March 24 that ABC News President Ben Sherwood will assume the title of co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group on February 1, 2015. Anne Sweeney, Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks and President, Disney/ABC Television Group, will remain in that capacity through January 2015. Effective immediately, Sherwood will begin the transition as Co-President, Disney/ABC Television Group. He will … [Read more...] about Disney names Ben Sherwood to succeed Anne Sweeney
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Anne Sweeney to leave Disney
Burbank, California – Anne Sweeney, who oversaw 18 years of tremendous growth and success of Disney’s global entertainment and news properties and who helped shepherd the television industry into the digital age, announced on March 11 that she would be departing The Walt Disney Company in January 2015 to pursue a career in Television Directing. Sweeney, who joined the company in 1996, is currently co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group. In … [Read more...] about Anne Sweeney to leave Disney
Mike Hopkins named CEO of Hulu
Los Angeles - The Hulu Board of Directors has named Mike Hopkins the Company’s new CEO. Hopkins, a Hulu Board Director since 2011, has served as President of Distribution for Fox Networks Group, a division of 21st Century Fox, since 2008. Hopkins will be based at Hulu’s headquarters in Los Angeles, and his appointment is effective immediately.“After an extensive search, Mike was simply the best candidate for the job. He has a strong understanding of programming, digital … [Read more...] about Mike Hopkins named CEO of Hulu
Disney/ABC Television names Peter Seymour as EVP and CFO
Burbank, California – Peter Seymour has been named to the newly created position of Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Disney/ABC Television Group. He will report to Anne Sweeney, Co-Chair, Media Networks &President, Disney/ABC Television Group. Prior to this announcement, Seymour has been Executive Vice President of Strategy and Research for Disney Media Networks, since 2008. His strategy role encompasses strategy development for The Walt Disney Company’s … [Read more...] about Disney/ABC Television names Peter Seymour as EVP and CFO
Disney promotes Gary Marsh
Burbank, CA – The Disney/ABC Television Group today announced that Gary Marsh has been promoted to president, Disney Channels Worldwide. He will also continue in his role as the channel’s Chief Creative Officer. In this new position, Mr. Marsh will have full creative oversight and leadership responsibility for Disney's global kids TV business. Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and President, Disney/ABC Television Group said, “There is no one better suited to manage … [Read more...] about Disney promotes Gary Marsh
