Dana Walden sets leadership team at Disney Entertainment

Debra OConnell will become chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, while Disney's gaming business, led by Sean Shoptaw, will now report to Walden

Posted Monday, March 16, 2026 11:05 pm

Dana Walden (Photo courtesy of The Walt Disney Co.)

Alex Weprin | The Hollywood Reporter

Dana Walden has set her leadership team.

The incoming president and chief creative officer at The Walt Disney Co. unveiled Disney Entertainment’s new management structure Monday. Walden will move into her new role Wednesday, in conjunction with Josh D’Amaro succeeding Bob Iger as CEO.

Two of the biggest changes under Walden’s new structure: Debra OConnell will become chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, a new role for the company; and Disney’s nascent gaming and interactive business will now become part of Disney Entertainment, with Sean Shoptaw, executive VP of games and digital entertainment now reporting to Walden.

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Dana Walden sets leadership team at Disney Entertainment

Debra OConnell will become chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, while Disney's gaming business, led by Sean Shoptaw, will now report to Walden

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