Ben Sherwood served as Co-Chairman of Disney Media Networks and President of Disney | ABC Television Group from 2014 to 2019. Sherwood oversaw a portfolio of global entertainment and news properties, including the ABC Television Network, ABC News, ABC-owned television stations, the Disney Channels Worldwide, Freeform, and Disney’s ownership interest in Hulu and AETN, including History Channel, Lifetime and A+E.At Disney/ABC, Sherwood managed a 12-billion-dollar business with 12,000 employees responsible for the creation of more than 25,000 hours of original content every year.An award-winning journalist and best-selling author of both non-fiction and fiction books, Sherwood's articles and essays have appeared in many publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and Newsweek.
Ben Sherwood
Producer & Co-Chair Disney Media Networks, Author | Disney | ABC TelevisionLife Habits – Only Connect
Published January 6, 2020TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO
Leading OthersRelational IntelligenceBen Sherwood communicates how connection is one of the most important qualities you can possess.
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Ben Sherwood
Producer & Co-Chair Disney Media Networks, AuthorDisney | ABC Television
Ben Sherwood served as Co-Chairman of Disney Media Networks and President of Disney | ABC Television Group from 2014 to 2019. Sherwood oversaw a portfolio of global entertainment and news properties, including the ABC Television Network, ABC News, ABC-owned television stations, the Disney Channels Worldwide, Freeform, and Disney’s ownership interest in Hulu and AETN, including History Channel, Lifetime and A+E.At Disney/ABC, Sherwood managed a 12-billion-dollar business with 12,000 employees responsible for the creation of more than 25,000 hours of original content every year.An award-winning journalist and best-selling author of both non-fiction and fiction books, Sherwood's articles and essays have appeared in many publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and Newsweek.
Years at GLS 2019