Disney Branded Television Hires Former Netflix Dramas Exec As EVP of Production For Disney Branded Television

Atiya Henry has been named Executive Vice President of Production for Disney Branded Television, it was announced today by Disney Branded Television President Ayo Davis. Henry will report as a key member of Davis’ senior leadership team.

In this role, Henry will oversee all aspects of production for Disney Branded Television’s portfolio of award-winning animated and live-action programming for Disney+, Disney Jr. and Disney Channel which includes “Phineas And Ferb”, “Kiff” , “Big City Greens”, “Spidey And His Amazing Friends”, “Chibiverse”, “The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder”, “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+”, “Iron Man And His Awesome Friends” and “** SuperKitties** ”.

Atiya will work closely with Meredith Roberts (Disney Television Animation CEO & SVP of Animation Disney Branded Television), Leight Slaughter (The Muppets Studio VP), and Orion Ross (Disney EMEA Animation VP) and with creative and business leaders to guide productions from development through delivery and support an expanding slate of entertainment across multiple formats.

“Atiya is a highly accomplished production executive who knows how to bring ambitious storytelling to life. Her experience across a wide range of genres and her collaborative leadership style make her an ideal partner to our production and creative teams and partners as we continue to build the industry’s most ambitious slate for kids and families,” - Ayo Davis (Disney Branded Television CEO, Disney Television Animation VP of Development and Current)

“Disney has played an important role in shaping many of the most iconic stories for kids and families around the world, and it’s truly an honor to join a team that is defining the space for future generations. I’m excited to partner with Ayo and the talented Disney Branded Television team to help deliver stories that audiences will grow up with and carry with them for years to come.” - Atiya Henry

Henry joins Disney after spending the past seven years in physical production for Netflix’s drama division, where she oversaw production on such shows as Firefly Lane , Sweet Magnolias , Ransom Canyon , the family-centered superhero drama Raising Dion , as well as the upcoming reimagining of Little House on the Prairie , reflecting her experience across multiple genres and storytelling styles.