Matt Cooper

Director, Business Development & Strategy, Emea @The Walt Disney Company

London, GB

Disney+ EMEA Product Strategy & Launch- Director during launch architecture for EMEA product strategy for Disney+, EMEA pitching CEO and Board on market-specific differentiation (general entertainment vs US family positioning), securing approval for regional content slate, feature roadmap, and commercial approach- Director during launch planning and go-to-market strategy across 40+ markets (Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Africa, MENA), navigating EU-level and national regulatory frameworks, owning model with subscriber forecasting, pricing architecture, and ad-tier timing across multi-year horizon- Supporting partnership ecosystem with tier-1 telcos, Pay TV operators, banks, retail, and mobility platforms (e.g. Uber One), creating scalable distribution channels across diverse regulatory and competitive environmentsCommercial Leadership & P&L Management- Direct licensed consumer product strategy for Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century franchises across EMEA, managing strategic engagements with leading fashion, FMCG, toys, and grocery partners- Supporting expansion of brand commercialization into high-footfall transit environments including airports and rail hubs through partnership development and channel strategyM & A Integration & Regional Operations- Co-led operational integration post Disney-Fox merger across 40+ markets, unifying TV operations, technology infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks into scalable EMEA model- Contributed to EMEA 5-year strategic planning spanning Studios, Networks, Disney+, Theatrical, and Consumer Products

University of Oxford

BA (Hons), MA (Oxon), PPE