Michael Paull Leaves Disney, Joe Earley Promoted To Head of Disney+
As Bob Iger’s ongoing restructuring of the Walt Disney Company continues to unfold, another high level executive is leaving the company.
Michael Paull, the head of Disney’s streaming entertainment unit is leaving the company after six years, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
Joe Early Promoted
Joe Earley, the current president of Hulu, will take over as president of streaming of Disney Entertainment, the company said. Earley will remain president of Hulu until a successor is named.
Earley originally joined Disney in January 2019 to oversee Disney+ marketing and operations in the lead-up to its launch.
In January 2022, Earley was named president of Hulu.
For his part, Paull is leaving the company after six years. He joined Disney in 2017 as part of their acquisition of Bamtech Media. In January 2022 he was promoted to head of steaming as part of Bob Chapek’s company reorganization.
Early and Disney Respond
Under the new company structure, Earley will report to Dana Walden and Alan Bergman as part of Disney Entertainment,
“Helping launch Disney+ was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and Hulu has been inspiring and rewarding,” said Earley. “I’m incredibly grateful to Dana and Alan for their confidence and the opportunity to lead both of these incredible teams during this time of transformation across the streaming landscape.”
“Joe has proven himself to be an extraordinary asset. And is uniquely positioned for this role as we guide Disney’s streaming strategy into the future,” added Bergman and Walden. “His vast industry experience and deep understanding of what sets our prestigious portfolio of brands apart will be essential as we build on our robust direct-to-consumer efforts. Joe is a talented, passionate leader, committed to creative excellence. We look forward to partnering with him in this next chapter.”
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