Longtime Disney Exec Jim Kapenstein, Who Helped Oversee Some Of Its Biggest Acquisitions, Joins Starz as Chief Legal and Strategy Officer

Longtime Disney Exec Jim Kapenstein, Who Helped Oversee Some Of Its Biggest Acquisitions, Joins Starz as Chief Legal and Strategy Officer

Starz has tapped longtime Disney exec Jim Kapenstein to serve as the company’s new chief legal and strategy officer. Kapenstein will join Starz next week and report to president/CEO Jeffrey Hirsch, who announced the news on Monday. According to the company, Kapenstein “will be responsible for developing and leading the strategic direction of business and legal affairs […]

Starz Adds Disney's Jim Kapenstein as Chief Legal and Strategy Officer

Former Disney executive Jim Kapenstein is set to join Starz next week as the company’s new chief legal and strategy officer. In his new role, Kapenstein will be be responsible for developing and leading the strategic direction of business and legal affairs for the company, including distribution, content acquisition, production, litigation, employment matters and legal and regulatory compliance. He will also play a central role in leading strate…

Starz Appoints Former Disney Exec Jim Kapenstein as Chief Legal and Strategy Officer

Starz on June 1 announced it has hired industry veteran Jim Kapenstein as its chief legal and strategy officer. Kapenstein, who will join Starz next week, spent nearly three decades at The Walt Disney Co., most recently as deputy general counsel, managing and supervising Disney’s corporate team. In his new role at Starz, Kapenstein will … Continue reading "Starz Appoints Former Disney Exec Jim Kapenstein as Chief Legal and Strategy Officer" The …