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Walt Disney DIS.N has named Tony Chambers president of Disney in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as part of a restructuring of its entertainment operations in the region, the company said on Tuesday.
Mr. Chambers, formerly head of theatrical distribution, will begin his new role in February and will oversee Disney’s streaming, advertising sales, studio marketing, theatrical distribution and sports in the region. He will report to Disney Entertainment Co-Chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, as well as ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro.
“Tony Chambers is a seasoned senior executive who has a highly collaborative style and an excellent reputation in EMEA and across the company, and he brings great experience to this important new role,” said Bergman, Walden and Pitaro in a joint press release.
Mr. Chambers has 30 years of experience at Disney, where he most recently oversaw the worldwide distribution of all films released under the Disney, Walt Disney Animation, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures labels. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President of Studio Distribution in Europe.
He succeeds Jan Koeppen, who is leaving his position as regional manager after six years.
