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Disney Exec Leonardo Aranguibel Exits After 20 Years

1/19/2026

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Leonardo Aranguibel, a Disney Latin America TV executive, will leave the company on February 22 after more than 20 years.
He coined the term 'Superseries' for local adaptations of popular shows, including Desperate Housewives.
Disney's structural changes after the death of Diego Lerner have led to a more centralized operation.
Aranguibel produced series such as Hasta que te conoci.
He also produced Santa Evita and plans to pursue new opportunities.

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Leonardo Aranguibel, a Disney Latin America TV executive, will leave the company on February 22 after more than 20 years.
He coined the term 'Superseries' for local adaptations of popular shows, including Desperate Housewives.
Disney's structural changes after the death of Diego Lerner have led to a more centralized operation.
Aranguibel produced series such as Hasta que te conoci.
He also produced Santa Evita and plans to pursue new opportunities.