BBC America chief executive officer Paul Lee has been named as the new president of the ABC Family channel in America.
"I’m very excited to take on this role and to join one of the world’s top entertainment companies," Lee said. "I plan to continue the development of ABC Family into a strong brand within The Walt Disney Company portfolio, providing programming that reflects the comedy and drama of today’s families."
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