Hulu CFO Paul Jumps to Amazon Studios

By Daniel Frankel
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Longtime Hulu CFO Elaine Paul is reportedly moving over to Amazon Studios, where’s she’ll work the same role.

As originally reported in The Information, Paul is leaving Hulu as Disney—the former employer she left Hulu for back in 2103—takes full control over Hulu.

Paul becomes the first C-level Hulu executive to depart the streaming service amid this transition.

Paul worked at Disney for more than 20 years in key strategy and business development roles. She notably helped lead Disney’s initial investments in Hulu.

According to The Information, Paul has already started at Amazon Studios. She’ll report to studio chief Jennifer Salke.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Doug Hott, who previously led Amazon Studios’ financial decision-making, has left the company. 

Daniel Frankel
Daniel Frankel

Daniel Frankel is the managing editor of Next TV, an internet publishing vertical focused on the business of video streaming. A Los Angeles-based writer and editor who has covered the media and technology industries for more than two decades, Daniel has worked on staff for publications including E! Online, Electronic Media, Mediaweek, Variety, paidContent and GigaOm. You can start living a healthier life with greater wealth and prosperity by following Daniel on Twitter today!