Longtime Disney Exec Jim Kapenstein, Who Helped Oversee Some Of Its Biggest Acquisitions, Joins Starz as Chief Legal and Strategy Officer

By Michael Schneider

Michael Schneider

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Starz has tapped longtime Disney exec Jim Kapenstein to serve as the company’s new chief legal and strategy officer. Kapenstein will join Starz next week and report to president/CEO Jeffrey Hirsch, who announced the news on Monday.

According to the company, Kapenstein “will be responsible for developing and leading the strategic direction of business and legal affairs for the company, including distribution, content acquisition, production, litigation, employment matters and legal and regulatory compliance.” He’ll also “play a central role in leading strategic corporate transactions, including M&A, while overseeing the company’s governance and broader public company responsibilities.”

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