Angela Jain to Lead EMEA Content at Disney+

Angela Jain is exiting her post at ITV Studios to become head of content for EMEA at Disney+.

Jain is tasked with overseeing the original content strategy across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including commissioning, business affairs, production management and the acquisition of branded originals. She reports to Eric Schrier, president of Disney Television Studios and global original television strategy.

“Angela’s appointment to lead original content in EMEA is an essential piece of our ambitious plan to grow our local slate for Disney+,” Schrier said. “Her expertise and experience will help build on our recent success and elevate our storytelling, bringing customers more local stories that complement our incomparable movies and shows from our global studios.”

Jain noted, “It is an irresistible opportunity to join Disney, return to commissioning and work alongside Eric Schrier and his talented team. The growth and vision to expand original productions is invigorating, and I look forward to collaborating with the very best creative talent to produce shows of real excellence and ambition for Disney+. I’m grateful to ITV after so many wonderful and successful years. I will miss enormously the most incredible and dedicated production teams, colleagues and friends from whom I have learned so much and to whom I would like to say a heartfelt thank you.”