A big change is happening in the Disney and ESPN world.  Disney Entertainment and ESPN have welcomed Andre Rohe to play a huge role in their technology group.

        Rohe is a big deal in the tech world so let's break down what this means. With over 20 years of experience, he has led some major teams at well known companies like Meta, YouTube, and Google. Disney Entertainment and ESPN have set up a new team for him to lead. He is responsible for the digital products and platforms spreading across all of entertainment and sports properties.

        Technically speaking, Rohe's job has him working closely with Adam Smith.  Adam Smith is the boss of both product and technology at Disney Entertainment and ESPN. This isn't their first time working together. They both have experience at YouTube and Google.

        Rohe is excited about his new role. He wants to help shape the future of how everyone around the world interacts with entertainment and sports. But that is not all. He also wants to work with a team of engineers. Not only does he want to do it for this team, but he also wants to make a difference. Rohe has some big plans.

        Some people may wonder why is he taking the job after working at Meta. Rohe was Vice President of engineering for Meta from the time he started until March 2023. But he took a step back from his big position to travel with his wife. There is something to be said about taking a break to explore the world.

        Just recently, he led teams at YouTube and Google. He was in charge of recommendations, engineering, ranking, and more at both companies.  He is serious about his work. Rohe studied discrete mathematics at the University of Bonn in Germany. He earned a doctorate degree and is ready to use his knowledge and experience to lead the team at Disney.

        Disney Entertainment and ESPN are taking a big step with Rohe. They are hoping that his leadership will help the team to innovate. Rohe has a lot of ideas for making changes. He wants to make the teams and products better overall. He is ready to lead the team to greatness. He is excited to work with a new team and make an impact in the world of entertainment and sports.

    This is a testament to the power of collaboration. Uniting the product engineering teams into one amazing group. The future of entertainment and sports will be shaped with the help of Andre Rohe.

Disney and ESPN team up with a tech veteran

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