The Walt Disney Co. has promoted Jimmy Zasowski to president of platform distribution for Disney Entertainment and ESPN.
In his new role the executive will lead distribution and monetization for Disney’s streaming platforms like Disney+, Hulu and ESPN, and its linear TV networks, including ABC. He will report jointly to Disney Entertainment co-chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden and ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro.
“Jimmy is a skilled strategist, excellent dealmaker, and a thoughtful, collaborative leader who will advance the company’s distribution efforts to the next level,” Bergman, Walden and Pitaro said in a joint statement. “We have full confidence in his ability to lead this global organization, build on the strength of the team, and drive results as consumer viewing habits and the media landscape continue to evolve.”
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to lead the best distribution and content sales team in the industry,” added Zasowski. “I look forward to building upon the successful partnerships that we have across the globe and further expanding access to Disney’s best-in-class content in this dynamic marketplace.”
Zasowski was most recently executive VP of platform distribution strategy, and first joined the company in 2009.
The company also said that Sean Breen, who serves as executive VP of platform distribution sales for all global accounts and the North American business, will assume an expanded role with the EMEA, LATAM and APAC regions moving forward.
