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Chuck Saftler Exits Disney After 32 Years

8/21/2026

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  • Chuck Saftler is leaving The Walt Disney Company, with his last day on Oct 16.
  • Saftler spent more than 32 years at Disney, joining FX in December 1993 before its launch.
  • He most recently oversaw acquisitions for ABC, Disney Kids and Family, FX and National Geographic.
  • In 2013 he secured a $750 million deal to bring “The Simpsons” to FXX.
  • Sean Cocchia will assume network acquisitions after a transition period.