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Disney Elevates Hulu Chief to Run Its Streaming Business

  • Executive oversaw the marketing for launch of Disney+ service
  • Michael Paull to exit company in latest executive shakeup

Joe Earley

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Walt Disney Co. named Joe Earley as president of its direct-to-consumer business, a critical role that includes responsibility for the company’s flagship Disney+ and Hulu streaming services.

He’ll report to Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, the co-chairmen of Disney’s entertainment division, the company said in a statement Wednesday. Earley succeeds Michael Paull, who will leave Disney after six years.