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

Variety 17 September 2026 1h ago
Disney Names Adam Smith Direct-to-Consumer Chairman, Joe Earley Shifts to TV Franchise and Content Strategy Chief
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Disney is switching up its streaming leadership team, which currently consists of co-presidents of direct-to-consumer Adam Smith and Joe Earley. Smith has been named chairman of direct-to-consumer for Disney Entertainment, while Earley is shifting into the newly created role of president of Disney Entertainment Television franchise and content strategy. Smith will report to Disney president […]
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