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According to the Italian magazine that first reported the news, Alessandro Saba, Head of Local Productions at The Walt Disney Company Italia, is leaving the company to pursue new professional opportunities.

The news was confirmed internally at Disney, where an internal communication highlighted Saba’s pivotal role in shaping the company's local content strategy. He is credited with building the local productions team for Disney+ Italia from the ground up, spearheading the platform’s original content slate in the country.
During his tenure, Saba oversaw the production of nine original series for Disney+, including notable titles such as Avetrana – Qui non è Hollywood and the critically acclaimed The Good Mothers, which garnered international attention.

Saba assumed the role of Head of Local Productions following Disney’s acquisition of Fox Networks Group. Prior to that, he held the position of Vice President Entertainment – Programming, Production, Acquisitions, and Research at Fox.
His departure marks a significant shift in Disney’s Italian operations as the company continues to invest in locally produced content. While no official statement has been made regarding his next move, the industry will be watching closely to see where Saba’s expertise and leadership will lead him next.