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Disney-Backed Fubo TV Appoints Former Disney+ CEO

7/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Fubo TV named former Disney+ president Alisa Bowen chief executive officer effective July 10, 2026, replacing co-founder David Gandler.
Bowen will join Fubo’s board pending approval at the July 28, 2026 annual meeting.
Bowen’s compensation includes a $1.575 million base salary, a 120 % bonus and a $1.1 million retention bonus if she stays through Dec. 31, 2026.
Disney, which owns 70 % of Fubo after the Hulu + Live TV merger, saw the stock close near $9.56 following the CEO announcement.

History

Historical Context

In December 2017 Disney announced a $71.3 billion deal to acquire 21st Century Fox’s entertainment assets, closing on March 20 2019 and granting Disney a 30 % stake in Hulu and control of studios such as 20th Century Fox. The deal launched a pattern of moving former Disney executives into new streaming ventures, a trend seen in the 2026 appointment of a former Disney executive to a streaming leadership role.

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Story summary

Fubo TV named former Disney+ president Alisa Bowen chief executive officer effective July 10, 2026, replacing co-founder David Gandler.
Bowen will join Fubo’s board pending approval at the July 28, 2026 annual meeting.
Bowen’s compensation includes a $1.575 million base salary, a 120 % bonus and a $1.1 million retention bonus if she stays through Dec. 31, 2026.
Disney, which owns 70 % of Fubo after the Hulu + Live TV merger, saw the stock close near $9.56 following the CEO announcement.

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