Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorDisney reorganized its global direct-to-consumer streaming organization, including installing Joe Earley, formerly head of Disney Plus marketing and operations, as president of Hulu.As part of the reorg, Disney is creating a new hub for international content creation under the direction of Rebecca Campbell as chairman, International Content and Operations.Joe Earley, who previously served as EVP, marketing and operations for Disney Plus, has been named President of Hulu.
He takes over for former Hulu president Kelly Campbell, who recently exited to join NBCUniversal’s Peacock.Campbell, in her newly expanded role, will focus on local and regional content production for Disney’s streaming services, as well as continue overseeing Disney’s international media teams worldwide, reporting directly to CEO Bob Chapek.
The International Content and Operations group will be home to a fourth content-creation engine for the company, alongside the Studios Content, General Entertainment Content and Sports Content groups.
In addition, Michael Paull has been promoted to the newly-created role of President, Disney Streaming, overseeing Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Plus and Star Plus, and will oversee these platforms globally for Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution, reporting to Kareem Daniel, chairman of Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) segment.Earley will report to Paull.
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