FuboTV appoints Alisa Bowen as chief executive officer
FuboTV Inc.'s Board of Directors appointed Alisa Bowen as chief executive officer, effective July 10, 2026, succeeding David Gandler. Bowen, age 53, joins from The Walt Disney Company where she served as President of Disney+ since September 2022. Under her employment agreement, Bowen receives an annual base salary of $1,575,000, a target annual bonus of 120% of base salary, a restricted stock unit award valued at $3,500,000 vesting over three years, annual 2026 equity awards of $8,000,000, and a one-time inducement bonus of $1,100,000. Gandler, who co-founded the company, has resigned from the Board and terminated his employment effective July 9, 2026, and will receive severance benefits under his employment agreement.
Key facts
- Alisa Bowen appointed CEO effective July 10, 2026, succeeding David Gandler
- Bowen annual base salary: $1,575,000
- Bowen restricted stock unit award: $3,500,000, vesting over three years
- Bowen annual 2026 equity award target value: $8,000,000
- Bowen one-time inducement bonus: $1,100,000, contingent on employment through December 31, 2026 or severance eligibility
- Bowen target annual bonus: 120% of base salary
- Severance upon termination without cause or resignation for good reason outside change in control period: two times annual base salary plus pro-rated target bonus
- Severance during 6 months before to 24 months after change in control: two times sum of annual base salary and annual target bonus
- David Gandler terminated as CEO effective July 9, 2026, and resigned from Board
- Bowen anticipated to be appointed to Board following Annual Meeting on July 28, 2026, subject to Board approval
Why it matters
The appointment marks a leadership transition at FuboTV following its Hulu + Live TV integration, bringing streaming and Disney+ operational experience to lead the combined platform's profitability and growth strategy.
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Derived from 8-K filed 2026-07-09. Not investment advice. View the source filing on SEC.gov →