Since a trio of media titans announced a new sports-focused streaming service last month, key details of the project have been shrouded in mystery.
Discovery — said that it would be led by Pete Distad, a former executive at Apple who had been in charge of distribution of the tech giant’s Apple TV+ streaming service.
By selecting Mr. Distad, an executive with a mix of tech and media experience, the companies behind the service signaled that the new service needs a leader who understands the old-school economics of cable television and the promise of the rapidly unfurling streaming business.
Before he joined Apple, Mr. Distad helped start Hulu, the last major streaming joint venture.
In a statement, Mr. Distad said he was looking forward to pulling together “industry-leading sports content portfolios” from the three companies.
Persons:
—, Pete Distad, Distad
Organizations:
titans, — Fox, Disney, Warner Bros, Apple, Hulu
Locations:
Los Angeles