Exciting news from the magical world of Disney! Adam Smith has been appointed as the new Chief Product & Technology Officer for Disney Entertainment and ESPN. Smith, who hails from YouTube, where he served as Vice President of Product Management, will officially join the Disney team on September 3. With over 20 years of experience at Google and YouTube, Smith brings a wealth of knowledge in building consumer-facing products, having significantly contributed to YouTube’s Music and Premium services, amassing over 100 million subscribers.
In his new role, Smith will oversee a global Product and Technology group that supports Disney’s vast entertainment and sports media businesses. He will be responsible for driving innovations and advancements across Disney’s streaming platforms, networks, consumer digital services, and advertising technologies. Reporting jointly to Disney Entertainment Co-Chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden and ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, Smith is poised to lead a talented team of engineers, product managers, designers, and data scientists.
Expressing their excitement, Bergman, Walden, and Pitaro stated, “We could not be more thrilled to have Adam join the Disney team in this pivotal role. Adam brings a bold, consumer-focused vision for the future and a proven ability to effectively lead global teams in implementing innovative, scalable products and technologies that will continue to elevate storytelling at Disney.”
Smith shares this enthusiasm, highlighting Disney’s unique position in the evolving media landscape: “I believe Disney is uniquely positioned to thrive in the next evolution of media and has made significant progress in a very short time. I’m excited to bring my expertise in utilizing technology to build compelling consumer experiences that will drive engagement and discovery among fans, families, and friends.”
Before joining Disney, Smith has had an illustrious career, helming significant projects at Google, including Google Fiber and Google Books, and at YouTube, where he led Global Content and Product across various domains such as kids, sports, and education. His educational background includes a bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from Stanford University.
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