Disney Entertainment Announces Leadership Changes
Joe Earley Appointed President of Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy
Disney has made significant leadership changes today, with Adam Smith being named Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer for Disney Entertainment and Joe Earley stepping into the newly created role of President, Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy.
As Chairman, Smith will oversee the global entertainment SVOD business, focusing on strategy, development, and innovation across streaming platforms like Disney+ and Hulu. His responsibilities include directing product, engineering, advertising technology, programming strategy, viewer experience, partnerships, and data analytics.
Dana Walden, President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company, praised Smith’s contributions: “Adam has done an exceptional job building a world-class team and enhancing the Disney+ user experience globally.”
Smith expressed pride in the team’s accomplishments and a clear vision for the future: “We’ve established real momentum… make Disney+ the connection point for fans everywhere to engage with the breadth of the Disney ecosystem.”
These new roles reflect Disney’s commitment to strengthening its direct-to-consumer business and enhancing audience engagement across its platforms.
