Disney Channel shakes up team

The Disney Channel has restructured its marketing department ahead of an expansion into emerging markets.

Anna Hill, senior franchise manager for Disney Channel UK, has been
promoted to marketing director, with responsibility for the UK, Middle
East and South Africa.

Hill will take responsibility for the Disney Channel in Poland, which

will launch at the end of the year. She will also oversee affiliate

relations in the UK as well as consumer and digital communications.

Hill will report to Casper Bjorner, executive director of marketing for
the UK, Scandinavia, Middle East and emerging markets.

Disney Channel UK marketing supervisor Kate Ridgway has been promoted to
marketing manager, and will take responsibility for developing
relationships to grow the channel's presence in the UK.