Jimmy Zasowski Allen Kee/ESPN Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment The Walt Disney Co. has promoted Jimmy Zasowski to president of platform distribution for Disney Entertainment and ESPN. In his new role the executive will lead distribution and monetization for Disney's streaming platforms like Disney+, Hulu and ESPN, and its linear TV networks, including ABC. He will report jointly to Disney Entertainment co-chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden and ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro. "Jimmy is a skilled strategist, excellent dealmaker, and a thoughtful, collaborative leader who will advance the company's distribution efforts to the next level," Bergman, Walden and Pitaro said in a joint statement. "We have full confidence in his ability to lead this global organization, build on the strength of the team, and drive results as consumer viewing habits and the media landscape continue to evolve." Related Stories Movies Jared Leto's 'Tron: Ares' Sets Streaming Debut TV How to Stream the 2025 Disney Christmas Parade Online "I'm honored to have the opportunity to lead the best distribution and content sales team in the industry," added Zasowski. "I look forward to building upon the successful partnerships that we have across the globe and further expanding access to Disney's best-in-class content in this dynamic marketplace." Zasowski was most recently executive VP of platform distribution strategy, and first joined the company in 2009. The company also said that Sean Breen, who serves as executive VP of platform distribution sales for all global accounts and the North American business, will assume an expanded role with the EMEA, LATAM and APAC regions moving forward. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Seven Letter Hollywood PR Veteran Brandon Shaw Joins Firm to Launch L.A. Office Heat Vision How the Sphere Morphed Into an Interactive Lego Death Star Los Angeles Wildfires One Year After L.A.'s Fires, a Grassroots Effort Mobilizes to Keep Film and TV Projects In the City Warner Bros. Discovery Paramount Stands By $30 Per Share Offer for Warner Bros. Discovery Despite Rejections Marty Supreme Andrea Scarso Named Managing Partner at 'Marty Supreme' Backer IPR.VC RTL HBO Max Signs Bundling Deal With Streamer RTL+ in Germany Seven Letter Hollywood PR Veteran Brandon Shaw Joins Firm to Launch L.A. Office Heat Vision How the Sphere Morphed Into an Interactive Lego Death Star Los Angeles Wildfires One Year After L.A.'s Fires, a Grassroots Effort Mobilizes to Keep Film and TV Projects In the City Warner Bros. Discovery Paramount Stands By $30 Per Share Offer for Warner Bros. Discovery Despite Rejections Marty Supreme Andrea Scarso Named Managing Partner at 'Marty Supreme' Backer IPR.VC RTL HBO Max Signs Bundling Deal With Streamer RTL+ in Germany