Disney Appoints Alisa Bowen as CEO of Fubo TV, Replacing Gandler
WHO:
The Hollywood Reporter - Alisa Bowen has been named as the new CEO of Fubo, replacing David Gandler.
Deadline - Alisa Bowen has been appointed as CEO of Fubo TV.
Deadline - David Gandler is the co-founder of Fubo and was the previous CEO.
Variety - Alisa Bowen previously served as president of Disney+.
WHAT:
The Hollywood Reporter - Alisa Bowen stated, “I am excited to lead Fubo in its next phase as we sharpen its strategy across sports, news and entertainment, accelerate growth and drive profitability, while delivering even greater value to Fubo and Hulu + Live subscribers, our advertisers and our content partners.”
Deadline - Disney has taken 70% control of Fubo TV.
Variety - Alisa Bowen's appointment as CEO of Fubo is effective as of July 10.
WHERE:
Deadline - Fubo TV is a streaming pay-TV provider.
WHEN:
The Hollywood Reporter - Alisa Bowen is expected to serve on the Fubo board of directors, pending approval at the company’s annual meeting of shareholders on July 28, 2026.
Variety - Alisa Bowen has been president of Disney+ since September 2022.
WHY:
The Hollywood Reporter - The appointment follows the sports-first streamer merging to combine its video service with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV.
Deadline - The change in leadership at Fubo is part of Disney's strategy following its acquisition of a majority stake in the company.
HOW:
The Hollywood Reporter - David Gandler has resigned from the board and will not stand for re-election at the Walt Disney affiliated company.
Deadline - The board of directors of Fubo appointed Alisa Bowen as CEO.
(UPDATED July 10, 2026 01:27 UTC)
Alisa Bowen has been appointed as the new CEO of Fubo, taking over from David Gandler, who has resigned from the board and will not seek re-election. Bowen expressed her enthusiasm for leading Fubo into its next phase, focusing on enhancing its strategy across sports, news, and entertainment while aiming for growth and profitability. She is expected to join the Fubo board of directors, pending approval at the company’s annual meeting of shareholders on July 28, 2026.
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(UPDATED July 9, 2026 23:21 UTC)
Alisa Bowen has been appointed as the new CEO of Fubo TV, effective July 10, following Disney's acquisition of a 70% stake in the streaming pay-TV provider. Bowen previously served as president of Disney+ since September 2022, while David Gandler, the co-founder and former CEO of Fubo, steps down from his role. This leadership change is part of Disney's strategy to strengthen its control and direction over Fubo TV.