Adam Smith To Lead Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer As Chairman, Joe Earley Becomes President Of Television Franchise & Content Strategy

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What happened

Disney’s President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden is streamlining the leadership of the company’s direct-to-consumer operation.

Key facts

  • Reported by Deadline and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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