FuboTV Names Disney+ President Alisa Bowen as CEO, Succeeding David Gandler
FUBO sits 21% above its 52-week low of $7.95.
Summary
FuboTV appointed Alisa Bowen, former President of Disney+, as its new CEO effective July 10, 2026, replacing David Gandler who was terminated without cause. The leadership shakeup includes a lucrative compensation package for Bowen and comes ahead of the July 28 annual meeting.
Key Events · Executive and Board Changes · FUBO
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New CEO Appointed
Effective July 10, 2026, Alisa Bowen, former President of Disney+, steps in as CEO, bringing deep streaming expertise from Disney and News Corp.
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CEO Compensation Package
Bowen's deal features a $1.575M base salary, a 120% target bonus, $3.5M in RSUs to replace forfeited Disney equity, an $8M annual equity grant, and a $1.1M inducement bonus if she remains through year-end.
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Former CEO Terminated
David Gandler's employment was terminated without cause on July 9, 2026; he will receive change-in-control severance benefits under his 2023 agreement, including a prorated target bonus.
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Board Nomination Withdrawn
Gandler's nomination for election to the board at the July 28 annual meeting has been withdrawn, reducing the slate to eight nominees; proxies voting for him will not be counted for that item.
Analysis · FUBO · Trade & Services
In a sudden leadership change just weeks before its annual meeting, FuboTV replaced CEO David Gandler with Alisa Bowen, a high-profile hire who previously led Disney+. The move follows a recent proxy fight over equity dilution and signals a strategic pivot. Bowen's compensation package is substantial — a $1.575M base salary, a $3.5M make-whole RSU grant, and an $8M annual equity award — underscoring the board's commitment to new leadership. Gandler's termination triggers change-in-control severance, suggesting the board views this as a transformative moment. Withdrawing his board nomination simplifies the proxy vote but raises governance questions about the abrupt transition.
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