Disney tech chief leaves after two decades

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At Disney, LaBerge helped launch the ESPN+ streaming service and was also involved in rolling out advertising on the Disney+ site.

Aaron LaBerge, the chief technology officer at Walt Disney Co.’s entertainment and sports networks, is leaving for the same job at Penn Entertainment Inc., operator of the ESPN Bet sportsbook.

Penn is looking to close in on sportsbook rivals FanDuel and DraftKings Inc. after striking a deal with Disney last year for use of the ESPN name.

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