Sky finance bossKarl Holmesis to runDisney+ in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Holmes replacesLuke Bradley-Jones, wholeft to become president of theEconomistearlier this year.

Holmes added: For years Ive admired Disneys unique position as a business.

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Disney revealed Bradley-Jones was joining theEconomistin a president and MD role in February.

Holmes appointment comes with Disney also seeking a Disney+ content chief in the regionfollowing the departure of Liam Keelan.

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