Disney Names Adam Smith Direct-to-Consumer Chairman, Joe Earley Shifts to TV Franchise and Content Strategy Chief

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What happened

Disney is switching up its streaming leadership team, which currently consists of co-presidents of direct-to-consumer Adam Smith and Joe Earley.

Key facts

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

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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