Disney+ Taps Amazon Exec Philip Pratt To Oversee Germany, Switzerland and Austria Originals

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Amazon MGM Studios exec Philip Pratt has jumped ship to Disney+ where he will oversee original production for Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Currently head of original productions at Amazon, he is set to join the Mouse House early next year as a VP, reporting to EMEA content boss Angela Jain.

“As we grow our local originals for Disney+ in EMEA, we want to back bold, distinctive storytelling that feels relevant to local audiences and can stand out and get noticed,” said Jain. “Philip’s creative track record and experience make him the perfect person to lead that work across Germany, Switzerland and Austria, partnering with exceptional producers and talent to build a slate that gets audiences talking.”

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