The new structure, previewed by CEO Bob Iger, eliminates Bob Chapek’s Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution group and returns business decisions to creatives.
Rebecca Campbell, chairman of international content and operations and a Disney veteran of more than two decades, has opted to leave the company as a result of the changes. She will remain at the company through June to assist with the transition. Head of streaming Michael Paull will now report to both Walden and Bergman.
The film side of the aisle isn’t undergoing a major makeover. Bergman will continue to have dominion over all of Disney’s marquee film stables, including Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Animation, 20th Century and Searchlight, as well as Disney Music Group and Disney Theatrical Group.
The key change in the larger structure will see several shared services that will support both Disney Entertainment and ESPN. These include Aaron LaBerge’s product and technology; Rita Ferro’s ad sales; and Justin Connolly’s platform distribution . These divisions, which had been part of DMED, will now function across both Disney Entertainment and ESPN in a bid to create efficiency and a more streamlined and cost-effective approach to operations.
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