March 16 (Reuters) - Walt Disney ( DIS ) named insider

Debra OConnell as the chairman of Disney Entertainment

Television on Monday, adding that she will oversee brands

including ABC Entertainment, Disney Branded Television, Hulu

Originals and National Geographic Content.

The media giant unveiled the new leadership structure for

its entertainment arm to bring together the company's streaming,

film, and television businesses, along with its games and

digital entertainment division.

OConnell most recently served as president of the ABC News

Group and has been with the media giant for nearly three

decades. In her new role, she will continue to oversee ABC News

and ABC-owned television stations.

The appointment comes just a month after Disney ( DIS ) named Dana

Walden as president and chief creative officer.

Under the new structure, executive vice president of the

games business, Sean Shoptaw, and the entire organization will

join Disney's ( DIS ) entertainment segment.

The company said bringing the games business under the new

entertainment arm would mark a strategic shift that aligns the

business more closely with Disney+ and Hulu, aiming to expand

engagement.

Shoptaw has been with Disney ( DIS ) for over 12 years.

Both OConnell and Shoptaw will report to Walden, who will

assume the new position on March 18.