11 Disney org charts reveal Hulu power under Josh D'Amaro
Business Insider published 11 internal Disney org charts showing who holds power under CEO Josh D'Amaro as Hulu folds into Disney+. Adam Smith and Joe Earley co-lead direct-to-consumer, Dana Walden runs entertainment, and Andre Rohe leads product engineering. Disney is phasing out Hulu's standalone app while betting on streaming tech and AI.
Disney's leadership team wants to stay an entertainment powerhouse as tech evolves and rivals like YouTube grow. Since taking the top job in March, D'Amaro has emphasized original storytelling, stronger streaming technology, and a humming parks business. He also installed TV veteran Dana Walden as Disney's first-ever chief creative officer. Amid layoffs and restructuring, Business Insider mapped 11 org charts from internal screenshots sent by a staffer.
Key Takeaways
- Eleven Disney org charts reveal reporting lines under Josh D'Amaro, Dana Walden, Jimmy Pitaro, Hugh Johnston, and streaming leaders including Adam Smith and Joe Earley.
- Smith and Earley co-preside over direct-to-consumer; Smith also serves as chief product and technology officer for Disney Entertainment and ESPN.
- Disney plans to phase out Hulu as a standalone app while merging it into Disney+, though leaders say a theme-park ticketing super app is not on the roadmap.
- Disney reported $582 million in streaming profits last quarter, with Disney+ and Hulu posting sub-4% cancellation rates in May, per Antenna data cited by Business Insider.
- Hulu's July 2026 highlights include Ready or Not 2, Project Runway season 22, King of the Hill season 15, Furious, and an Adults prequel episode.
Who reports directly to Josh D'Amaro at Disney?
D'Amaro has 10 direct reports spanning entertainment, sports, finance, and experiences. Dana Walden serves as president and chief creative officer. Jimmy Pitaro chairs ESPN, while Thomas Mazloum leads Disney Experiences. Hugh Johnston is chief financial officer, and Asad Ayaz heads marketing and brand.
Other C-suite leaders reporting to D'Amaro include Horacio Gutierrez (legal and global affairs), Paul Roeder (communications), and Sonia Coleman (people). The charts also cover executives under Walden, Johnston, Pitaro, and the streaming division.
Who runs Hulu and Disney+ as the apps merge?
Walden's direct reports include Adam Smith and Joe Earley as co-presidents of direct-to-consumer. Smith, who joined from YouTube in September 2024, is also chief product and technology officer for Disney Entertainment and ESPN. His eight direct reports include Andre Rohe (product engineering), Chris Lawson (content platforms and operations), Erin Teague (product management), and Tony Donohoe (ad platforms).
Under Earley, Alisa Bowen serves as president of Disney+, while Lauren Tempest leads content planning and partnerships for direct-to-consumer. Tempest's team includes Laura Schaeffer as VP of Hulu strategic planning and operations. Rohe oversees a dozen engineering leaders, including Nicholas Brookins (media engineering) and Mayank Sachan (growth engineering).
Why is Disney folding Hulu into Disney+ now?
Disney's direct-to-consumer business has shifted from a costly bet to a profit engine since Disney+ launched in 2019. D'Amaro is prioritizing streaming with AI-generated ad tools and bringing Disney+ and Hulu together as a one-stop shop while using resources more efficiently. The company is embracing AI on tech teams and phasing out Hulu as a standalone app.
Disney's streamers gained ground in 2026, posting their highest monthly TV viewership share in nearly three years in March, according to Nielsen data cited by Business Insider. Disney made $582 million in streaming profits last quarter. Less than 4% of Disney+ and Hulu customers canceled in May, among the lowest rates in the industry besides Netflix.
What should Hulu subscribers watch in July 2026?
While Disney reorganizes behind the scenes, Hulu's July slate offers major premieres. Streaming & TV Alerts readers may want to queue Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, now streaming on the service.
Project Runway season 22 starts July 9 on Freeform and streams shortly after on Hulu and Disney+. They Fight arrives July 17, King of the Hill season 15 debuts July 20, and the first three episodes of crime drama Furious premiere July 27. FX's Adults drops a special prequel episode July 31 ahead of season 2.