Disney Reorg: Michael Paull Named Streaming President, Joe Earley Takes Over Hulu

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Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Disney is reorganizing again. The media giant has rejiggered its team under Kareem Daniel, putting Joe Earley in charge of Hulu and Michael Paull at the top of Disney’s streaming business.

Additionally, Rebecca Campbell will lead a newly-created international content team. Disney+ will also head a chief executive for the first time, which will be named later.Here are the new roles:“Disney’s direct-to-consumer efforts have progressed at a tremendous pace in just a few short years, and our organization has continued to grow and evolve in support of our ambitious global streaming strategy,” Disney CEO Bob Chapek said. “Rebecca has played a vital role in orchestrating our global platform expansion, and I’m excited that she will be leading our new International Content group, bringing her expertise and talent to oversee the growing pipeline of original local and regional content for our streaming services while continuing to lead our international operations.

Likewise, with a relentless focus on serving consumers, Kareem has developed an industry-leading team of seasoned executives who are uniquely equipped to take our streaming business into Disney’s next century.”“From the inception of our DTC business, we have been guided by a single, clear goal–to bring audiences the best entertainment wherever and whenever they choose–and we have continued to build a world-class team to deliver on that promise,” Daniel said. “Michael Paull has deep experience in the world of streaming, and is an accomplished leader with a passion for this business and a proven track record of building and expanding our streaming operations.