Disney Channels Worldwide has a new president: Carolina Lightcap.
A veteran of the industry with more than 20 years’ experience, Lightcap previously held the dual role of senior VP programming and creative affairs for Disney Channels Latin America and chief marketing officer for The Walt Disney Co., Latin America.
Lightcap takes on the new job immediately and will relocate from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Burbank. She will be responsible for shepherding Disney Channels Worldwide through its next period of growth and will oversee the Disney Channel global executive team representing programming and production, business affairs, business planning and development, marketing, brand management, advertising sales and Radio Disney.
Meanwhile, Gary Marsh will add the role of chief creative officer to his current title of president of entertainment for Disney Channels Worldwide. He will be in charge of all program development, creative and production, and will report to Lightcap.
‘During the 10 years I’ve worked at The Walt Disney Company, I’ve had the pleasure of leading a team that took Disney Channel Latin America to No.1,’ says Lightcap. ‘Now I’m looking forward to working with the unparalleled talent at Disney Channels Worldwide as we create the future of kid-focused, family inclusive entertainment.’
Lightcap joined The Walt Disney Co. as VP of marketing, media networks, Latin America, in 2000. Prior to joining Disney, she was VP of programming, sales and marketing for Sky Latin America Partners, based in Miami; as executive director, Latin America at 20th Century Fox.
