In Dana Walden’s first personnel move since being upped to Chairman of Disney General Entertainment three months ago, Walden has promoted three executives: Eric Schrier, who is taking on a new, larger role, as well as Craig Erwich and Shannon Ryan who are expanding their current responsibilities.The biggest surprise is the move of 20-year FX veteran Schrier, who has been most recently FX chairman John Landgraf’s number two, to become president of Disney Television Studios & Business Operations, Disney General Entertainment.Erwich has been promoted to president, ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals.

Ryan has been upped to President, Marketing, Disney General Entertainment.Bryan Noon, who joined the company from Netflix in November 2021 as President of Entertainment, replacing Craig Hunegs, is exiting as part of the shuffle.In the top DGE post, Walden replaced Peter Rice following his shocking dismissal.

The move raised questions as to whether she would fill her old job. Observers have noted that there had been an overlap between Rice and Walden duties and that Walden is known for her ability to multitask.

Still, Disney’s structure is built on top executives having few reports. The promotions for Schrier, Erwich and Ryan, who all will report to Walden, help reduce the number of her direct reports without bringing in a straight replacement for her previous position.Most recently President, FX Entertainment, a role he was elevated to in May 2019, Schrier will oversee operations across Disney Television Studios including 20th Television, 20th Television Animation and ABC Signature.Karey Burke, President of 20th Television and Jonnie Davis, President of ABC Signature, who previously reported

Dana Walden Taps FX’s Eric Schrier To Run Disney TV Studios, Promotes Craig Erwich & Shannon Ryan As Disney General Entertainment Team Takes Shape

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