To further leverage Disney Channels’ portfolio of platforms and brands, Sean Cocchia has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Business Operations and General Manager, Disney Channels Worldwide. It was announced today by Gary Marsh, President and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Channels Worldwide.
A Disney executive since 1998, Cocchia oversaw the creation of the business models and strategic plans for the launch of the Disney XD brand and the 24-hour Disney Junior channel. He also most recently led the strategic plan for digital distribution and growth across Radio Disney. Cocchia’s responsibilities include oversight of Disney Channels Worldwide’s Strategy and Operations and Franchise and Brand Management groups, Disney Media Sales and Marketing, and Radio Disney. He also oversees the portfolio’s work with Disney | ABC Television Group’s Finance and Distribution groups and with Walt Disney International.
Marsh said, “Throughout his tenure, Sean’s strategic acumen and insights have been driving forces in helping to build our business to even greater heights. His deep understanding of how Disney Channels Worldwide connects to the larger Walt Disney Company has been a huge catalyst for that growth.”
Cocchia has been Senior Vice President, Business Operations and General Manager, Disney Channels Worldwide, since 2011. Previously, as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Radio Disney (2010-11), he guided the strategy to optimize the national Radio Disney network across digital platforms. He also held the roles of Senior Vice President, Business Planning and Development, Disney Channels Worldwide (2008-2010); Vice President, Business Development (2005-08); and Executive Director, Business Management (2004-05) for Disney Channel U.S. Cocchia joined The Walt Disney Company in July 1998 as a Senior Analyst in strategic planning division, focusing on the Company’s International Television and Studio businesses.
He graduated magna cum laude from University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance. He resides in Los Angele