Debra O'Connell Promoted to Lead ABC News and Local Stations in Major Disney Reorganization

The move aims to streamline operations and enhance content delivery across platforms, with key executives reporting to O'Connell.

Disney Entertainment has promoted Debra O'Connell to oversee both ABC News and its local station operations, marking a significant reorganization.
O'Connell, a seasoned Disney executive, will have ABC News President Kim Godwin and Stations President Chad Matthews reporting to her.
The reorganization is designed to optimize Disney's iconic brands and adapt to changing media consumption patterns, especially the rise of streaming.
Under O'Connell's leadership, ABC News and its local stations aim to better serve viewers by leveraging digital and streaming media.
O'Connell's extensive experience across Disney's portfolio positions her to lead the newly merged division into the future.