Position
Chief Product and Technology Officer
Company
Disney
Burbankinformation technology & servicesDescription
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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