Ricky Strauss, a top Walt Disney Co. executive who oversaw programming for streaming services, is leaving the company after nine years.
Strauss, who has been with the Burbank entertainment company since January 2012, most recently was head of programming and content curation for Disney’s key media and entertainment distribution division. In that role, he oversaw programming and content curation for Disney+ and Hulu.
In a Wednesday note to staff, Disney direct-to-consumer and international operations chair Rebecca Campbell described Strauss’ departure as a “personal decision” following a dramatic reorganization of the company in October around its streaming efforts. The changes, which created a distribution unit separate from the content production arms of the company, limited Strauss’ role.