Zack Olin has been appointed as Disney Television Animation’s senior vice president of development and current series. The appointment was announced by Disney Television Animation executive vice president Meredith Roberts, to whom he will report.
In this role, Olin will oversee development and current series across the studio’s slate. He will help guide creative strategy and series execution as Disney Television Animation expands its portfolio of animated storytelling for children and families on Disney+.
Roberts shared, “Zack brings an exceptional creative sensibility and a deep understanding of how great stories are told and sustained over time. He has a strong track record of shaping bold storytelling, supporting creators and driving creative excellence, and he will be a key partner as we continue to deliver beloved animated series and movies for audiences around the world, now and for generations to come.”
Olin joins Disney after spending the past year independently developing and producing series and films. Before that, he held senior leadership roles at Nickelodeon and Awesomeness, where he oversaw both series and film development and production. His credits include Monster High: The Movie, School Spirits and XO, Kitty, along with a range of projects across live action and animation.
“I’ve always been drawn to animation because of its scale, its heart, and the way it stays with audiences over time. Getting to do that at Disney Television Animation and Disney Branded Television alongside Meredith, Ayo Davis, and some of the most extraordinary creators and animators in the industry is the kind of opportunity you work toward over a career,” said Olin.
Before joining Nickelodeon, Olin spent 13 years at ABC and ABC Studios, where he oversaw a slate that included grown‑ish, Speechless and Happy Endings. He began his career at Fox, working in development and current across animation, comedy and drama, on films such as Titan A.E. and series including The Simpsons and American Dad!.
