The executive will manage content strategy in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia Pacific and India.
The executive was most recently the evp for content distribution strategy and development within Disney’s direct-to-consumer division on the platform distribution team. In her new role, Finney will lead content strategy across Disney’s four international regions — EMEA , Latin America, the Asia Pacific and India — and evaluate content needs for Disney+, Disney+ Hotstar, Star and Star+ in those regions.
Finney will report up to Rebecca Campbell, the chair of Disney’s international content and operations group. “Kristen has a proven track record of delivering successful content strategies. This expertise, combined with her skillful ability to build and lead innovative teams, makes her the perfect candidate for this important new role,” Campbell said in a statement on Wednesday.
“The regional teams in IC&O are building a truly impressive slate of engaging and entertaining content, and I look forward to driving strategic opportunities as we aggressively expand these local offerings around the globe,” Finney added. Finney’s promotion comes a few months after Disney began streamlining its international content business by creating
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