Disney+ Loses Its Architect as New Rivals Launch

“The only reason I’m leaving is for what I think of as a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Kevin Mayer said of his departure from Disney to lead TikTok

LOS ANGELES—The departure of Kevin Mayer—just six months after overseeing the launch of Walt Disney Co.’s streaming service, Disney+—leaves a big hole at what has become a bright spot for a company widely hit by the pandemic.

While the rest of Disney, including its movie studio, ESPN sports empire and especially its theme parks, has been rocked by the coronavirus, Disney+ has flourished, picking up more than 54 million subscribers since it launched late last year.

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