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Disney appointed Adam Smith as chairman of its Direct-to-Consumer division, effective immediately, consolidating oversight of Disney+ and Hulu under his leadership. The former YouTube executive's appointment came as part of broader executive restructuring announced September 17, which included Eric Schrier transitioning to a production pact. Smith's new role positions him to oversee Disney's streaming services strategy during a critical period for the company's digital entertainment expansion.