Businesswire·2026-03-16 20:45Core Viewpoint - The Walt Disney Company has announced a new leadership structure for its Disney Entertainment segment, unifying its streaming, film, television, and games businesses under Dana Walden, the incoming President and Chief Creative Officer [1][2] Group 1: Leadership Structure - Dana Walden will assume the role of President and Chief Creative Officer on March 18, reporting directly to CEO Josh D'Amaro [2] - Debra OConnell has been appointed as Chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, overseeing various television brands including ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals [5] - Alan Bergman continues as Chairman of Disney Entertainment, Studios, managing film studios and Direct to Consumer oversight alongside Walden [3] Group 2: Direct to Consumer Strategy - Joe Earley and Adam Smith will serve as co-presidents of Direct to Consumer, responsible for strategy and financial performance across Disney+ and Hulu, reporting to Walden and Bergman [4] - Earley will also lead content strategy for Direct to Consumer, while Smith remains Chief Product and Technology Officer for Disney Entertainment and ESPN [4] Group 3: Games and Digital Entertainment - Sean Shoptaw, EVP of Games and Digital Entertainment, will join Disney Entertainment, focusing on the company's games business and collaboration with Epic Games [6][7] - The integration of games into Disney's storytelling aims to create immersive experiences for audiences across various platforms [7]