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Disney Names Adam Smith As Chief Product and Technology Officer

RECENTLY ACQUIREDAug 15, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Company

The Walt Disney Company

BurbankMedia And Entertainment

Description

Disney has appointed Adam Smith, a longtime Google and YouTube executive, as its new Chief Product and Technology Officer. In this role, Smith will oversee both Disney’s entertainment division and ESPN, and will be responsible for tech development and strategy for Disney’s streaming services, advertising technology, and other tech-related initiatives.

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Company

The Walt Disney Company

Location

Burbank, California, United States

About

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Our mission is to entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, reflecting the iconic brands, creative minds and innovative technologies that make us the world’s premier entertainment company.

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