Disney-ABC TV Announce New CFO

Disney have announced that Robert Langer is now the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Disney-ABC Television Group, which includes ABC, Disney Channels, Freeform, as well as Hulu and A+E Networks.

This position will see Robert Langer overseeing financial leadership, strategy, and business developmen. He has previously worked in other Disney roles since he joined the company in 1999.

“A superb financial manager and strategist with deep roots in The Walt Disney Company, Robert is a proven leader and problem solver who brings broad domestic business experience and deep knowledge of the international marketplace,” said Ben Sherwood, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney-ABC Television. “Robert is a strong addition to the Disney-ABC leadership team, and we are all delighted to welcome him back to Southern California.”

“I’ve long been impressed with the Disney-ABC business, and I’m thrilled to be given this new opportunity and excited about the prospects,” said Langer. “I look forward to not only working with the talented financial, strategy and business development teams, but also collaborating with colleagues across the group’s channels and brands to grow and evolve our businesses.”