Nancy Kanter
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| November 1, 2013
GM/EVP, Original Programming, Disney Junior Worldwide
Under Kanter, Disney Junior’s roster of originals continues to grow and shine, including “Sofia the First,” which features Disney’s first little girl princess and is cable’s top series among preschoolers. Among other new projects, Kanter is steering the network’s first-ever original TV movie, “Lucky Duck.” She especially enjoys working with creative teams to develop new series. “It’s when all things are possible and the best idea wins,” she says.
What’s your favorite part of your job?
The early days of developing a new series with the creative teams. It’s when all things are possible and the best idea wins.
Best trick for maintaining the personal-professional life?
Turning off the Blackberry or iPhone.
Who would you want to swap jobs with for a month and why?
Hillary Clinton. I know she doesn’t have a "job" per se anymore, but I’d really like to know if she’s going to run in ‘16.