During his tenure at Disney, he held executive roles in charge of film and television, sports, streaming, theme parks, and consumer products.
[1][2] Prior to Disney, Daniel worked in equity research and investment banking at Goldman Sachs, having begun his career as an electrical engineer.
[3] He attended Morgan Park Academy and went on to earn both a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering and an MBA from Stanford University.
[3] His interest in film led him to pursue a career in the entertainment industry,[6] and he interned at The Walt Disney Company while in business school.
[17][13] He managed Disney's advertising and traditional media businesses, including theatrical releases, home entertainment, and television networks such as ESPN, ABC, FX and National Geographic.
[10] Several media publications dubbed him the "czar" of Disney's streaming business,[10] and was ranked among "the 10 most powerful people in Hollywood" in 2023.