Disney-ABC Television Group Names Robert Langer EVP and CFO

Executive replaces Peter Seymour, who announced plans to step down in November

Robert Langer DATG
Disney|ABC Television Group

Disney|ABC Television Group has named Robert Langer executive vice president and chief financial officer, the company announced on Friday.

In his new role Langer — who previously served as The Walt Disney Company’s country manager for Germany, Sweden & Austria — will have financial leadership, strategy and business development oversight for the entire DATG portfolio. He will also help oversee the company’s equity interests in A+E and Hulu.

Langer steps in for Peter Seymour, who announced last November that he’d be departing after 20 years with the company.

The announcement was made by Disney Media Networks Co-Chair and DATG President Ben Sherwood.

“A superb financial manager and strategist with deep roots in The Walt Disney Company, Robert is a proven leader and problem solver who brings broad domestic business experience and deep knowledge of the international marketplace,” Sherwood said in a statement. “Robert is a strong addition to the Disney|ABC leadership team, and we are all delighted to welcome him back to Southern California.”

“I’ve long been impressed with the Disney|ABC business, and I’m thrilled to be given this new opportunity and excited about the prospects,” added Langer. “I look forward to not only working with the talented financial, strategy and business development teams, but also collaborating with colleagues across the group’s channels and brands to grow and evolve our businesses.”

In his previous role, Langer led all Disney operations and businesses within the region. He also launched a new, nationally distributed TV channel.

He first joined Disney in 1999 as director, Business Development, Global Licensing, before being appointed CFO for the global Disney Consumer Products (DCP) division in 2007. He was appointed general manager for DCP EMEA in 2009, responsible for DCP’s merchandise, publishing and The Disney Store’s business in Europe.

His other positions within Disney include roles at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, where he served as chief financial officer, Disneyland Resort and chief financial officer, Global Segment Operations.

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