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# Disney unwinds DTC co-presidency, hands Adam Smith sole control
- URL: https://www.medianexis.com/disney-unwinds-dtc-co-presidency-hands-adam-smith-sole-control/
- Published: 2026-09-18T22:55:33.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-18T22:55:33.000Z
- Description: Six months after naming Adam Smith and Joe Earley co-presidents of direct-to-consumer, Disney has made Smith sole leader as Chairman, Direct-to-Consumer. Earley moves to Disney Entertainment Television to run franchise and content strategy under Debra O’Connell.
- Author: Fabric.Media Editorial
- Tags: Streaming, Tasim Zahid, Nellie Andreeva, Disney names Adam Smith streaming chairman

**Why it matters.** The reversal, coming amid CEO Josh D’Amaro’s efficiency push and looming layoffs, shows Disney treating streaming leadership structure as unsettled rather than fixed.

*Based on reporting by* [*reuters.com*](https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/disney-names-insider-adam-smith-chairman-streaming-business-2026-09-17/?ref=medianexis.com) *—* [*Tasim Zahid*](https://www.medianexis.com/tag/by-tasim-zahid/) *·* [*deadline.com*](https://deadline.com/2026/09/adam-smith-head-disney-direct-to-consumer-joe-earley-tv-1237106753/?ref=medianexis.com) *—* [*Nellie Andreeva*](https://www.medianexis.com/tag/by-nellie-andreeva/)*.*