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

Disney is restructuring its streaming leadership to streamline direct-to-consumer operations. Adam Smith, previously a co-president, has been appointed as the sole Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer for Disney Entertainment. Simultaneously, Joe Earley is transitioning into a newly established role as President of Disney Entertainment Television franchise and content strategy. These changes follow a six-month period where Smith and Earley served as co-presidents under Dana Walden, the company's President and Chief Creative Officer.