Disney promotes Debra OConnell to President of News Group and Networks, overseeing ABC News and other platforms.
Disney has promoted Debra OConnell to the role of President of its News Group and Networks division. With this new position, OConnell will oversee ABC News in addition to managing ABC Owned Television Stations and holding profit & loss responsibilities for multiple linear entertainment networks such as ABC broadcast network, Disney Channels, FX Networks, Freeform, and National Geographic Channels. In a memo to staff, OConnell stated that the internal alignment of ABC News, Owned Stations, and Network teams is a strategic decision for the company.
February 14, 2024
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