Tony Zameczkowski RENDY ARYANTO/VVS Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Disney has appointed Tony Zameczkowski as senior vice president and general manager, direct-to-consumer for Asia Pacific. He will report to Luke Kang, Disney's APAC president, and Joe Earley, president, direct-to-consumer, of Disney Entertainment. In his new role, Zameczkowski will be part of Disney's efforts to grow and develop its streaming business in the APAC region. A 25-year veteran in the media, entertainment and technology space, Zameczkowski joins from Netflix, where he spent nine years and helped the streamer establish itself in Asia. He last served as Netflix's vp and regional co-head and head of partnerships for APAC. Zameczkowski also held positions at YouTube, where he started the company's music business in Asia, and also at Warner Bros. International Television, based out of Paris. Related Stories Movies Nia DaCosta Reveals Her One Amendment to Alex Garland's '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' Script -- "More Infected" Movies Gary Oldman on Almost Playing Edward Scissorhands, Bonding With Bowie and His "Diabolical Good Luck" Zameczkowski's hire comes at a time of strong growth for Disney's streaming business in several APAC markets. In the last few years, the company has launched ESPN inside the Disney+ platform in the sports-mad markets of Australia and New Zealand, and found success with a number of Asian original shows including Gannibal from Japan, The Artful Dodger from Australia and Korean shows Moving, and most recently, the mystery thriller Nine Puzzles. "We are thrilled to have Tony lead our Direct-to-Consumer business as we continue to bolsterDisney+ across APAC," Kang said in a statement. "We have made significant progress building streaming into a core driver and establishing Disney+ as one of the leading players in this region. I believe Tony's unique background in scaling businesses across media, entertainment and technology sectors will help accelerate our next stage of development in this vibrant and high-growth region." "I am excited to join The Walt Disney Company to spearhead the momentum of Disney+ inAPAC," said Zameczkowski in a statement. "Expanding our international streaming audience is a priorityfor the company, and APAC is a region with immense growth opportunities to unlock. I havealways admired Disney's unmatched leadership in the entertainment space and its ability toremain modern and relevant to consumers over its storied history." THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Robin Williams Billy Crystal on His Late Manager, David Steinberg: "He Was One of a Kind" THR, Esq Range Sued for Disability Discrimination, Retaliation by CEO's Ex-Assistant THR, Esq FTC Sues Ticket Resale Company, Alleging Eras Tour Price Gouging Scheme Fox Entertainment Fox Entertainment Studios Rounds Out Exec Team With Dana Tafoya-Cameron, Michelle Huynh THR, Esq Newsmax to Pay $67 Million to Settle Dominion Defamation Lawsuit MSNBC Farewell, MSNBC. Hello, "My Source for News, Opinion and the World." Wait, What? Robin Williams Billy Crystal on His Late Manager, David Steinberg: "He Was One of a Kind" THR, Esq Range Sued for Disability Discrimination, Retaliation by CEO's Ex-Assistant THR, Esq FTC Sues Ticket Resale Company, Alleging Eras Tour Price Gouging Scheme Fox Entertainment Fox Entertainment Studios Rounds Out Exec Team With Dana Tafoya-Cameron, Michelle Huynh THR, Esq Newsmax to Pay $67 Million to Settle Dominion Defamation Lawsuit MSNBC Farewell, MSNBC. Hello, "My Source for News, Opinion and the World." Wait, What?