Disney names Debra O’Connell chairman of Disney Entertainment Television

Walt Disney named Debra OConnell as the chairman of Disney Entertainment Television on Monday, adding that she ‌will oversee ⁠brands ⁠including ABC Entertainment, Disney Branded Television, Hulu Originals and National Geographic Content.

The ​media giant unveiled the new leadership structure for its ​entertainment arm to ⁠bring together ‌the company's ​streaming, film, ​and television businesses, ⁠along with its games and digital entertainment ​division.

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The appointment comes just a month after Disney named Dana Walden as its chief creative officer.

Under the new structure, ‌executive vice president of the games business, Sean ​Shoptaw, and ​the ⁠entire organization will join Disney's entertainment segment.

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Both OConnell and Shoptaw will report ​to Walden, who will assume the new position on March 18.