Philip Pratt Will Join Disney+ as VP in Early 2027
The former Amazon executive will oversee original production across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Television
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Disney+ has hired Philip Pratt to lead original production in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria beginning in early 2027. Pratt, who previously spent 11 years at Amazon MGM Studios, will report to EMEA content boss Angela Jain.
Why it matters
This move signals Disney's strategic push to expand its international content footprint, aiming to triple its current volume of global series. The addition of a veteran executive highlights the growing focus on competing for regional audiences through local original storytelling.
Disney+ German originals have garnered 13 awards and over 30 nominations since the program launched in 2021. The platform now plans to triple its total volume of international programming.
The players
Philip Pratt
He is a media executive who previously served as the head of original productions at Amazon MGM Studios for 11 years.
Angela Jain
She serves as the EMEA content boss at Disney+ and will act as the direct supervisor for the newly appointed vice president.
The details
Pratt departs his role as head of original productions at Amazon MGM Studios, where he worked on series including Maxton Hall, The 50, and LOL: Last One Laughing. At Disney+, he will focus on building upon existing successes such as Sam A Saxon, The Interpreter of Silence, and Call my Agent Berlin.
Timeline
Disney+ launched its German local originals in 2021.
Philip Pratt is scheduled to join Disney+ in early 2027.
Industry Dynamics
This appointment reflects the ongoing international expansion of streaming service original content production. By tripling their international volume, Disney is positioning itself to better compete with rivals like Amazon in the localized content market.
The transition indicates a shift in the pipeline of upcoming series available to subscribers in the DACH region. Viewers can expect a significant increase in the volume of local content produced specifically for the platform starting after 2027.
The takeaway
The executive shift underscores how streaming platforms are increasingly treating regional European markets as central pillars of their global growth strategy. Investors and viewers should monitor the output from these markets as production volumes are slated to triple in the coming years.
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