Disney Channels Worldwide Elevates Miller to VP Programming Strategy, Acquisitions, Coproductions

Disney Channels Worldwide has promoted Karen Miller to vice president, programming strategy, acquisition and coproductions.

Miller will continue to oversee the development of overall schedule strategies for regional and local programming. She will also helm the global acquisitions process for Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior.

"Karen is both strategic and creative and is highly respected for her expertise and unfailing work ethic.  Her leadership greatly contributes to the success of our kids TV business and this well-deserved promotion recognizes that fact," said Paul DeBenedittis, senior vice president, program strategy, to whom Miller reports.

Miller, who has been with Disney since 2011, was previously executive director, worldwide programming strategy, acquisitions and coproductions.