As President, Platform Distribution, Disney Entertainment and ESPN, Jimmy Zasowski leads the global distribution organization that spans The Walt Disney Company’s entertainment and sports media businesses. He is responsible for Disney’s widespread distribution efforts across a variety of platforms and partners, ensuring the continued availability and expansion of Disney Entertainment and ESPN’s marquee programming.

Zasowski and his team lead the distribution and monetization of the company’s direct-to-consumer streaming services (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN), its linear portfolio including the eight ABC-owned television stations, ABC’s broadcast affiliations, and film and television programming across home entertainment and content licensing. His responsibilities also include all distribution-related business operations and direct oversight of global distribution and content licensing throughout North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.

Prior to being charged with leading the Platform Distribution organization, Zasowski served as Executive Vice President, Platform Distribution Strategy. In that role he led distribution strategy and business affairs for Disney’s direct-to-consumer services, linear networks, and home entertainment businesses. In this role, he was responsible for deal analysis, strategic planning, and developing growth strategies to expand the company’s footprint throughout the media landscape. A seasoned executive, he has been with The Walt Disney Company since 2009.

Zasowski holds an MBA from Pepperdine’s Graziadio Business School and a BS in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. He resides in Connecticut with his wife, Nicole, and their four children.

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