# Disney TV Leadership Shift

> Adam Smith takes full control of Disney's streaming as Eric Schrier moves to production pact.
- Title: Disney TV Leadership Shift · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Adam Smith takes full control of Disney's streaming as Eric Schrier moves to production pact. Disney appoints Adam Smith to lead direct-to-consumer streaming…
- Keywords: disney, adam smith, eric schrier, direct-to-consumer, tv leadership, streaming, entertainment, culture, Leadership, Shift, Variety
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/disney-new-streaming-chief-adam-smith-joe-earley-shifts-1236865886
- Author: Jennifer Maas
- Published: 2026-09-17T21:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: disney, adam smith, eric schrier, direct-to-consumer, tv leadership, streaming, entertainment, culture
## Disney TV shakeup
Disney confirms major TV leadership changes.
## Adam Smith takes charge
Adam Smith now leads direct-to-consumer operations.
## Eric Schrier shifts roles
Eric Schrier moves to production pact from international originals.
## New TV roles
Joe Earley becomes president of Disney Entertainment Television.
## Reporting structure
Smith reports to Disney president and creative chief.
## Key takeaway

Disney appoints Adam Smith to lead direct-to-consumer streaming after shifting TV leadership.