Ayo Davis Appointed to Disney’s Branded TV Division

Ayo Davis, an 18-year ABC veteran, has been appointed to the newly created role of executive VP of creative development and strategy at Disney Branded Television.

Davis will oversee all live-action programming created by Disney Branded Television for Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior. She will report to Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer of Disney Branded Television.

The new post will see Davis with oversight of scripted and unscripted series, movies and specials, and managing the teams for original development, current programming, original movies, unscripted content, casting and talent relations, integrated content strategy and the educational resource group.

Most recently, Davis held the position of executive VP of talent and casting at ABC Entertainment and Disney+.

Marsh said, “Ayo’s sophistication and taste elevate every project she touches—and her impact on the television landscape is beyond measure. As we embark on the mission of bringing more world-class content to Disney-branded platforms, I could not imagine a more perfect executive with whom to partner.”

Davis said, “This is an exciting and incredible time of growth for Disney Branded Television. I am honored to work with Gary and his exceptional team in leveraging a strong legacy of storytelling to create engaging programming for generations of viewers to come.”