MUMBAI: Nikki Reed will take on the role of VP of original series and will oversee the live-action development for Disney Channel and Disney XD.

Reed will report to Adam Bonnett, the senior VP of original programming for Disney Channel.

Said Bonnett, "Disney Channel is a home for outstanding comedy writers. Nikki‘s breadth of experience in both film and television makes her the perfect executive to help us maintain our dominance in kids programming and grow Disney XD into a top destination for live-action comedies."
 
Reed will be responsible for developing new live-action series for kids, tweens and families on Disney Channel, Disney XD and numerous platforms around the world.

She will handle the pilots, recruiting series creators, executive producers, writers and directors, as well as collaborating with the casting department to identify new talent.