The Walt Disney Company has named Rochelle Knock the new Disney+ and Networks Vice President for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Rochelle Knock
According to Deadline, Rochelle Knock’s title will be Vice President, Disney+ & Networks and Country Head, Sub-Saharan Africa. She starts with The Walt Disney Company in December 2025.
I am honored to be leading the Disney team in Africa and to collaborate with colleagues across EMEA in delivering long-term growth and impact. It’s an exciting time to be in the media industry and I look forward to building on the strong, dynamic established business to help further deliver Disney’s beloved brands and stories across the continent.
-Rochelle Knock
Her roles will include leading overall business growth strategy, direct-to-consumer business, and the family and factual linear networks. She will also support and partner with Disney’s platform distribution team and business development of the business at a regional EMEA level.
Rochelle’s appointment to lead the Disney business and team in Sub-Saharan Africa is an important milestone in our 60+ years on the continent. Her deep understanding of the industry landscape coupled with her expertise in customer value and product management complements our ambitious plans to drive growth and reach new audiences with our storytelling.
-Simon Amselem, Senior Vice President Direct-to-Consumer & Networks and Country Manager Iberia and Sub-Saharan Africa
She previously served as Head of Customer Value Management at Yoco Technologies, a South African business payment solutions company. She was also Executive Head of Product and Base Management and Executive Head of Customer Value Management at MultiChoice Group.
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