Disney's Debra OConnell Sets Direct Reports; Craig Erwich Adds 20th TV

Disney entertainment boss Dana Walden unveils new power team, elevates Debra OConnell to TV chief

Dana Walden is unifying Disney's film, television, streaming and gaming under one roof days before a new CEO takes the reins.

Disney Entertainment TV Chair Debra OConnell Rejiggers Leadership Team After Promotion

Disney Entertainment Television’s new chair Debra OConnell has locked in her senior leadership team ahead of incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro and chief creative officer Dana Walden officially taking the reins of the company from Bob Iger. Craig Erwich will continue to lead ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals. He will also oversee 20th Television and 20th Television Animation, with Karey Burke and Marci Proietto reporting to him. Meanwhile, Disney Bran…

Disney's Debra OConnell Sets Direct Reports; Craig Erwich Adds 20th TV

Debra OConnell, who was just promoted by incoming Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden to Chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, has unveiled her direct reports, which include Craig Erwich, Ayo Davis and Courteney Monroe. In her new role, OConnell is adding the television brands, including ABC Entertainment, Disney Branded Television, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and creative for 20th Television and 20th…

Disney Entertainment Unveils New Leadership Structure

The Walt Disney Company has set its leadership team for the expanded Disney Entertainment segment, with Alan Bergman as chairman of Disney Entertainment Studios and Debra O’Connell as chairman of Disney Entertainment Television. The post Disney Entertainment Unveils New Leadership Structure appeared first on WORLD SCREEN.

OConnell To Oversee All Disney TV Brands

A new leadership structure has been unveiled for Disney Entertainment, one that unites The Walt Disney Company’s streaming, film and television business along with its increasingly important games and digital entertainment arm. The result? The woman leading ABC News and the ABC Owned Television Stations is getting a promotion. Debra OConnell will assume the newly created role of chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, overseeing the televis…

Disney Games & Epic Games Partnership Officially Move to Entertainment from Experiences Under Walden Leadership

Disney Games, which includes the lucrative Epic Games partnership, is now under Entertainment's leadership, not Experiences.