FuboTV names Disney's Bowen CEO, removes veteran Gandler

Streaming firm FuboTV has named Alisa Bowen, a seasoned executive from Walt Disney, as its new chief executive officer. Bowen, 53, officially took the helm on July 10, succeeding company co-founder David Gandler.

Bowen brings extensive experience to FuboTV, having most recently served as president of Disney+'s streaming platform since September 2022. Her career also includes significant leadership roles at News Corp Australia, Dow Jones, and Thomson Reuters. FuboTV's chairman, Andy Bird, highlighted Bowen's "proven operator" status, noting her nearly 30 years of experience in product, digital, and operational management across platforms like Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

Gandler, who co-founded FuboTV in 2015 with Alberto Horihuela and Sung Ho Choi, had led the company as CEO since its inception. His tenure concluded on July 9. According to a regulatory filing, Bowen's employment agreement includes an annual base salary of $1.58 million, with eligibility for a performance bonus targeted at 120 percent of her base salary.

Gandler will receive severance benefits as outlined in his employment agreement. He has also resigned from FuboTV's board of directors, and his nomination for re-election at the upcoming annual meeting has been withdrawn.

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Alisa is a proven operator who brings nearly 30 years of product, digital and operational experience, including leadership across Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+