Alisa Bowen Elevated to Disney+ President

She previously served as evp of global business operations for the company's streaming platforms

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Alisa Bowen has been elevated to president of Disney+, the company announced Thursday.

In the new role, the Disney+ president will attempt to build the streaming service’s reputation as a global destination for premium content. Bowen will continue reporting to Michael Paull, president, DTC, Disney media entertainment and distribution.

“Alisa has been an indispensable member of our leadership team since the inception of Disney+,” Paull said. “She possesses a rare and valuable combination of deep institutional knowledge, forward-thinking innovation and global vision rooted in a strong focus on our consumer that is perfectly suited for this critical role, and I am confident that she will have an immediate and positive impact on the business.”

Bowen most recently served as evp of global business operations for the company’s OTT platforms, including Disney+, since its launch in 2019.

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