Disney Branded Television has promoted Alyssa Sapire to SVP, Development, Series and Strategy at Disney Junior. Sapire, previously SVP, Original Programming, has been acting in the role since March, succeeding Joe D’Ambrosia who left to join Sony Pictures TV.
The promotion has now been made permanent. In the top programming post, Sapire serves as the creative lead for Disney Junior content, encompassing strategic oversight of development, current and acquired programming for linear and streaming.
She will also work closely with Disney Media Entertainment and Distribution to identify, develop and advance Disney Junior franchise opportunities.
Sapire has solidified her senior leadership team. Kim Berglund has been tapped as VP of development with oversight of all series, specials and shorts in development, including identifying new creative talent. Diane Ikemiyashiro and Lori Mozilo will both serve as VP of current series.
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