Disney+ Taps Amazon Executive Philip Pratt to Oversee Germany, Switzerland and Austria

Philip Pratt, executive of Amazon MGM Studios, has joined Disney+, where he will oversee original productions for Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Currently head of original productions at Amazon, he is set to join the Mouse House as vice president early next year, reporting to Angela Jain, Disney’s EMEA content head. “As we grow our local […]

Philip Pratt, executive director of Amazon's MGM Studios, has moved to Disney+, where he will oversee original production for Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Currently head of original production at Amazon, he is set to join Mouse House early next year as vice president, reporting to Angela Jane, head of EMEA content.

"As we grow our local originals for Disney+ in EMEA, we want to support bold and distinctive storytelling that resonates with local audiences and can stand out and be noticed," said Jane. "Philip's creative background and experience make him the perfect person to lead this work across Germany, Switzerland and Austria, working with exceptional producers and talent to create a page that gets audiences talking." Related Stories "The Mystery Science Theater 3000: The RiffTrax Experiments": Behind the Scenes of Love Satellite

Pratt has been at Amazon's MGM Studios for 11 years, where he was responsible for Prime Video's original German productions, including hit YA drama "Maxton Hall," comedy "LOL: Last One Laughing" and reality competition "The 50." Popular in Variety

Pratt said, "It's an honor to join The Walt Disney Company. Disney's ambition for original storytelling is one that I help build. I look forward to working with incredible creative talent to bring stories to Disney+ that entertain, resonate and reach millions of viewers across Germany, Switzerland, Austria and beyond. To be a creative home where producers and talent come together, They push bold ideas and create fantastic entertainment."

Disney+ launched local German originals in 2021, receiving more than 30 nominations and winning 13 awards at German and international awards, entertaining audiences with hits such as "Sam A Saxon," drama "The Silent Commentator," and award-winning series "Call my Agent Berlin."

The team is coming up with The Vienna Game, Nelle Neuhaus Monster, West Wales and the recently announced Swiss product Under the Ice.

Disney, led by new CEO Josh Damaro, plans to invest significantly in Disney+'s global portfolio, including tripling the volume of international shows. On the horizon are shows like Poland's "Breslav 2", Britain's "Mosquito" and Italy's "Murder on Lake Garda".