Ahuja, who was formerly CFO of Fox Networks Group, took the position after Disney’s acquisition of Fox.
Earlier this month, four weeks after that restructure was unveiled, Rice revealed the structure of his division with Nat Geo’s joining direct reports Chairman of Entertainment, Walt Disney Television Dana Walden and President and Chief Creative Officer, Disney Branded Television Gary Marsh. Ahuja will stay on as a consultant until the company identifies a new head of operations and finance. EVP of Strategy and Business Operations Trisha Husson will manage day-to-day operations effective immediately.
Prior to his appointment as CFO at FNG, Ahuja was executive vice president of Business Operations and Development. His group contributed to investments and acquisitions including the National Geographic Partners, YES Network and Sports Time Ohio RSN transactions and in the planning and formulation of Fox Networks’ new channel strategy. Ahuja’s group was also active in new technology initiatives including Hulu and Roku.
At Fox, he was a terrific partner to me in operating our domestic and international sports and entertainment businesses across broadcast, cable, direct-to-consumer and the studios. Ravi played an integral role in the acquisition of the Yankees Network and our positions in Roku, Draft Kings, Aftershock Studios and National Geographic including the setting up of the joint venture.
I am enormously grateful for his partnership and friendship. Please join me in wishing Ravi all the best as he takes the next step into what I’m confident will be an incredible future.As Peter’s note said, I am leaving the company to pursue other challenges. I have not come to this decision easily. I am very excited about the future of The Walt Disney Company and Disney General Entertainment. This is an amazing company, and ours is a tremendous team. There are very bright days ahead.
Did he diddle someone? 😶