Robert Langer Named CFO of Disney|ABC Television

BURBANK: Robert Langer has been named executive VP and chief financial officer of Disney|ABC Television, reporting to Ben Sherwood, co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney|ABC Television.

Langer replaces Peter Seymour, who, after 20 years with the company, announced his plans to depart the group last November. In this role, Langer will have financial leadership, strategy and business development oversight for the Disney|ABC portfolio. He will also help oversee Disney|ABC’s equity interests in A+E and Hulu. Prior to this new appointment, Langer served as The Walt Disney Company’s country manager for Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Sherwood said, “A superb financial manager and strategist with deep roots in The Walt Disney Company, Robert is a proven leader and problem solver who brings broad domestic business experience and deep knowledge of the international marketplace. Robert is a strong addition to the Disney|ABC leadership team, and we are all delighted to welcome him back to Southern California.”

“I’ve long been impressed with the Disney|ABC business, and I’m thrilled to be given this new opportunity and excited about the prospects,” added Langer. “I look forward to not only working with the talented financial, strategy and business development teams, but also collaborating with colleagues across the group’s channels and brands to grow and evolve our businesses.”