Debra OConnell has been named president, News Group and Networks, Disney Entertainment, a promotion from her previous title of president, Networks and Television Business Operations, Disney Entertainment. OConnell will continue to report to Dana Walden, co-chairman, Disney Entertainment.
ABC said the move “places key businesses and operations in a single vertical under OConnell to better enable synergy and collaboration.” Kim Godwin, president, ABC News, will join Chad Matthews, president, ABC Owned Television Stations, in reporting to OConnell.
