Disney Names New Streaming Boss In Major Shake Up of Direct-to-Consumer Division

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Adam Smith has been promoted to chairman while Joe Earley, who had been president of direct-to-consumer, will shift to a new role as president of Disney Entertainment Television franchise and content strategy.

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

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  1. Disney Names New Streaming Boss In Major Shake Up of Direct-to-Consumer Division

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

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

  4. Eric Schrier Stepping Down As President Of DTC International Originals, Segues To Producing Deal With Disney Entertainment Television

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