ABC Family Gets New President

BURBANK: Michael Riley has been named president of ABC Family, reporting to Anne Sweeney, co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney-ABC Television Group.

Riley will oversee ABC Family’s original programming and acquisitions, franchise management, marketing, sales and operations. He will be responsible for the overall strategic and creative direction of the channel. Riley previously served as senior VP and general manager for Radio Disney. He joined The Walt Disney Company in April 2008. A new general manager for Radio Disney is to be announced shortly.

Sweeney stated, “Michael’s talent and drive are eclipsed only by the enthusiasm and passion he brings to every opportunity. I’m confident his unique set of skills and experience will help us further ABC Family’s amazing momentum.”

Riley added, “I am extremely proud to have been part of a great team at Radio Disney and very much look forward to joining the incredibly passionate and inventive team at ABC Family. Their success over the past few years has been exceptional, driven by innovative storytelling, unique characters and iconic branding, and I’m honored to be given the opportunity to help build this amazing Millennial brand.”