Alisa Bowen Exits Disney+ to Become CEO of Disney-Controlled Fubo

Key Points:

• Alisa Bowen is leaving her role as president of Disney+ to become CEO of Fubo, the internet TV streaming service majority-owned by Disney, effective July 10, succeeding co-founder David Gandler.
• The leadership change follows Disney’s merger of Hulu + Live TV operations with Fubo, where Disney holds a 70% stake, and Disney’s direct-to-consumer streaming business is now led by co-presidents Joe Earley and Adam Smith.
• Bowen brings nearly 30 years of experience in digital and streaming leadership, having played a key role in the development and growth of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, and will also join Fubo’s board pending shareholder approval.
• Her compensation package at Fubo includes a $1.575 million base salary, performance bonuses, restricted stock units valued at $3.5 million to compensate for forfeited Disney equity, and additional equity awards totaling millions of dollars.
• Bowen expressed enthusiasm about leading Fubo’s next phase focused on sports, news, and entertainment growth and profitability, while Gandler praised the company’s progress during his 11-year tenure as CEO.