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Disney Names Rochelle Knock Country Head for Sub‑Saharan Africa

The appointment consolidates regional oversight of streaming, networks, distribution to accelerate growth.

Overview

  • Knock will start in December 2025 as Vice President, Disney+ & Networks and Country Head for Sub‑Saharan Africa.
  • She will report to Simon Amselem, Senior Vice President, Direct-to-Consumer & Networks and Country Manager for Iberia and Sub‑Saharan Africa.
  • Her remit covers overall growth strategy, the direct-to-consumer business, family and factual linear networks, platform distribution partnerships, and support for EMEA regional business development.
  • She joins from South African payments company Yoco, following senior product and customer value roles at MultiChoice Group.
  • Disney+ operates in South Africa with broader activities across about 40 sub‑Saharan countries, and Disney calls the hire an important milestone in its 60+ years on the continent.