Digital Entertainment & Gaming Strategy Leader; Executive Vice President of Global Games at The Walt Disney Company; Interactive Storytelling Expert

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Sean Shoptaw Biography

Sean Shoptaw is the executive vice president of global games and digital entertainment at The Walt Disney Company, where he leads the Disney Games Group and oversees the development of a broad games and entertainment universe in partnership with Epic Games. Shoptaw manages a portfolio that includes console, mobile, and PC games, and has directed collaborations with industry companies such as EA, Epic Games, Gameloft, Microsoft, Netmarble, NetEase, Nintendo, Sony, Square Enix, and Ubisoft. Under his leadership, Disney has expanded the reach of its franchises through interactive storytelling and digital experiences.

Shoptaw has held several executive roles at Disney in business development, games, interactive experiences, and digital strategy. He has contributed to Disney’s strategic investments, including the partnership with Epic Games to create an entertainment universe connected to Fortnite. Shoptaw’s approach to gaming emphasizes collaboration with leading developers and advancing creative boundaries, supporting Disney’s influence in digital entertainment and interactive media.

Shoptaw is recognized in the gaming industry for his expertise in digital entertainment, interactive storytelling, and gaming strategy. He is frequently invited to speak at industry events, where he discusses trends in interactive entertainment and the evolution of storytelling in games. Shoptaw’s experience in leading teams and driving projects positions him as a public speaker and thought leader in the digital entertainment sector.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/14/2025.

Sean Shoptaw Videos

Powering Play: Leaders Defining the New Age of Gaming | Global Conference 2025

Powering Play: Leaders Defining the New Age of Gaming | Global Conference 2025

Find all Global Conference 2025 Panels: https://milkeninstitute.org/events/global-conference-2025/program The gaming industry is expected to reach...

Why Disney’s games teams are working with developers of all sizes

Why Disney’s games teams are working with developers of all sizes

AAA games based on Disney franchises are on the way from the biggest games companies on the planet, such as EA, Ubisoft, Sony, Bethesda and more. But...

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