Dana Michelle Walden (née Freedman; born 1964 or 1965) [1] is an American businesswoman and the co-chairman of Disney Entertainment. She currently serves as a member of the President's Export Council. [2]

As Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, Dana Walden oversees Disney’s full portfolio of entertainment media, news and content businesses globally, including Disney’s streaming business.

Dana Walden is the chairman of Disney Television Studios and ABC Entertainment, overseeing the group of business units that includes Disney Television Studios, ABC Entertainment, Freeform and the ABC Owned Television Stations.

Walden is now the co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, following a 2023 reorganization that split Disney into 3 branches: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Parks, Experiences...

Feb 25, 2025 · Dana Walden’s rise through Disney ranks is well-documented, with the seasoned executive playing a pivotal role in overseeing the company’s television division and contributing to its recent ...

Nov 4, 2024 · Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden will be honored with the Milestone Award at the 2025 Producers Guild Awards. She will accept the honor at the 36th annual PGA Awards on Feb. 8,...

Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden will be honored with the Milestone Award at the 2025 Producers Guild Awards. She will accept the honor at the 36th annual PGA Awards on Feb. 8,...

5 days ago · Dana Walden made her debut at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference on Tuesday afternoon. Walden, whose title is Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company ...

4 days ago · Disney is looking at new ways to engage young fans, Dana Walden told the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on Tuesday. Walden, the co-chairman of Disney Entertainment at the ...

Sep 16, 2024 · Did Dana Walden just inch a step closer to the frontrunner position for succession of the Walt Disney Company?