Disney appoints Tony Zameczkowski to lead direct-to-consumer in APAC

The Walt Disney Company has appointed Tony Zameczkowski as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Direct-to-Consumer, Asia Pacific. He will report jointly to Luke Kang, APAC President, and Joe Earley, President, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment.

Zameczkowski is a 25-year international media and technology executive, most recently serving as Vice President and Regional Co-Head & Head of Partnerships at Netflix in Asia Pacific. At Disney, he will oversee the growth and development of the company’s streaming business across the region, with a focus on Disney+.

During his nine years at Netflix, Zameczkowski was part of the founding APAC team and led expansion efforts through strategic partnerships and multichannel campaigns. His earlier career included senior roles at YouTube, where he established its music business in Asia Pacific and led sports and entertainment partnerships in EMEA, and Warner Bros. International Television in Paris.

“We are thrilled to have Tony lead our Direct-to-Consumer business as we continue to bolster Disney+ across APAC,” said Kang. “We have made significant progress building streaming into a core driver and establishing Disney+ as one of the leading players in this region. I believe Tony’s unique background in scaling businesses across media, entertainment and technology sectors will help accelerate our next stage of development in this vibrant and high-growth region.”

“I am excited to join The Walt Disney Company to spearhead the momentum of Disney+ in APAC,” said Zameczkowski. “Expanding our international streaming audience is a priority for the company, and APAC is a region with immense growth opportunities to unlock. I have always admired Disney’s unmatched leadership in the entertainment space and its ability to remain modern and relevant to consumers over its storied history.”

Disney+ growth in Asia Pacific

The appointment comes as Disney continues to expand its direct-to-consumer offering in the region. In 2025, ESPN launched on Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand, while a steady pipeline of original content from Korea, Japan and Australia has boosted subscriber engagement.

In Japan, the second season of Gannibal became the #1 most-viewed premiere in Q2 and the fastest title ever to reach 1 million hours streamed on Disney+. Korean crime thriller Nine Puzzles was the platform’s top Korean title globally this year.

Upcoming Asia Pacific originals include Tempest, The Murky Stream, The Manipulated, Made in Korea, Cat’s Eye, Wandance and Disney Twisted Wonderland: The Animation. These titles will join global releases such as FX’s Alien: Earth, Marvel Television’s Wonder Man, Eyes of Wakanda, All’s Fair, and season five of Only Murders in the Building.

Top image: Tony Zameczkowski

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