Ayo Davis

Ayo Davis has been named to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Creative Development and Strategy, Disney Branded Television, it was announced today by Gary Marsh, President and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Branded Television, to whom she will report. Davis will oversee all live-action programming created by Disney Branded Television for Disney+ and the Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior networks.

Davis will have oversight of scripted and unscripted series, movies and specials, and will manage the teams for Original Development, Current Programming, Original Movies, Unscripted Content, Casting & Talent Relations, Integrated Content Strategy, and Educational Resource Group/D&I. Executives reporting directly into Davis include the following: . Jonas Agin, VP, Original Series . Kory Lunsford, VP, Current Series . Lauren Kisilevsky, VP, Original Movies . Dan Silver, VP, Originals, Unscripted Content . Judy Taylor, SVP, Casting & Talent Relations . Theresa Helmer, Executive Director, Integrated Content Strategy . Vicki Ariyasu, SVP, Educational Resource Group In her new role, Davis will help fuel the Company's Disney+ streaming platform and branded networks with programming geared toward kids, tweens, teens and families that is imaginative, aspirational and reflective of their world and experiences.