Lucy Pryke appointed as animation manager for Disney's 3 Disney channels brands in Africa, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior.

The Walt Disney Company for Africa and Europe (EMEA) has appointed Lucy Pryke as animation manager for its three Disney Channels EMEA brands.

Lucy Pryke previously worked at the BBC as animation manager for its CBeebies channel for the past 6 years.

In South Africa and across parts of Africa Disney runs its Disney Channel (DStv 303), Disney XD (DStv 304) and Disney Junior (DStv 309) on MultiChoice's DStv satellite pay-TV platform.

David Levine the new vice president for the EMEA region for Disney Channels for programming and strategic development.

David Levine has been appointed the vice president for programming, production and strategic development for the Disney Channels for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (Africa).

David Levine who was the vice president and general manager of Disney XD Worldwide, is now moving from Los Angeles to London to look after Disney Channels for the wider EMEA region.

David Levine will be looking after all aspects of programming and strategy of the Disney channels for the EMEA region, including the development of original shows, co-production as well as acquisitions.

David Levine's appointment and move comes after Patricia Hidalgo left Disney EMEA earlier this year.