Pete Distad, who was in charge of Apple’s (AAPL) video and sports businesses before leaving the company last spring, is among the top candidates for the CEO role at the new streaming venture from Disney’s (DIS) ESPN, Fox (FOXA), and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), The Wall Street Journal’s Jessica Toonkel and Isabella Simonetti report, citing people familiar with the matter. A CEO for the venture is expected to be named in the coming weeks, the report said, adding that the names of other candidates the companies are considering couldn’t be learned.
Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>>
See the top stocks recommended by analysts >>
Read More on AAPL:
- Notable open interest changes for February 12th
- New Asia Apple iPhone supply chain checks positive for 2024, says Wedbush
- Apple an ‘underappreciated AI beneficiary,’ says Evercore ISI
- Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) to Settle Chip Theft Lawsuit with Rivos
- Box Office Battle: âArgylleâ wins worst Super Bowl weekend in decades
