Jimmy Zasowski Promoted to President of Platform Distribution at Disney and ESPN
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In this new role, Zasowski will lead the distribution and monetization of Disney’s direct-to-consumer streaming services (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited); Disney’s linear portfolio, including the eight ABC-owned television stations, ABC’s broadcast affiliations; and film and television programming across home entertainment and content licensing. His responsibilities also include all distribution-related business operations and direct oversight of global distribution and content licensing throughout North America, EMEA, LATAM and APAC.
He will jointly report 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 say 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,” says 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, who joined Disney in 2009, most recently served as EVP of platform distribution strategy, where he led distribution strategy and business affairs for Disney’s direct-to-consumer services, linear networks and home entertainment businesses.
In addition, Sean Breen, who serves as EVP 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.
