Atiya Henry Joins Disney Branded Television

Disney Branded Television has named Netflix alum Atiya Henry as executive VP of production.

Henry will oversee all aspects of production for Disney Branded Television’s portfolio of programming for Disney+, Disney Jr. and Disney Channel, including titles such as Descendants, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Phineas and Ferb.

Henry joins Disney after spending the past seven years in physical production for Netflix’s drama division, where she oversaw production on titles such as Firefly Lane, Sweet Magnolias, Ransom Canyon, Raising Dion and the upcoming reimagining of Little House on the Prairie.

Prior to working at Netflix, Henry held production leadership roles at Annapurna Pictures and BET Networks/Viacom.

“Atiya is a highly accomplished production executive who knows how to bring ambitious storytelling to life,” Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, and Carol Turner, head of production for Disney Entertainment Television, said in a joint 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.”

“Disney has played an important role in shaping many of the most iconic stories for kids and families around the world, and it’s truly an honor to join a team that is defining the space for future generations,” Henry commented. “I’m excited to partner with Ayo, Carol and the talented Disney Branded Television team to help deliver stories that audiences will grow up with and carry with them for years to come.”