Disney Branded Television has a new executive in charge of physical production.
The company has hired Atiya Henry as executive vp production for the kids and family-focused unit, which is behind shows and films including the Descendants franchise and Phineas and Ferb. She’ll report to Carol Turner, head of production for Disney Entertainment Television, and become part of Disney Branded TV chief Ayo Davis’ executive team.
“Atiya is a highly accomplished production executive who knows how to bring ambitious storytelling to life,” Davis and Turner said in a statement. “Her experience across a wide range of genres and her collaborative leadership style make her an ideal partner to our production and creative teams and partners as we continue to build the industry’s most ambitious slate for kids and families.”
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