Disney promotes record exec

Walt Disney Co. named David Agnew president of Walt Disney Records, a new position.

Agnew will direct Disney Music Group, publisher of soundtracks and recording artists such as Rascal Flatts, Burbank-based Disney said Tuesday.

Agnew has worked for Disney’s music division since 1998, most recently as an executive vice president overseeing Walt Disney Records, publisher of the soundtrack for “High School Musical,” last year’s top-selling compact disc. Agnew will report to Bob Cavallo, chairman of Disney Music, the company said.

Disney Music Group, previously called Buena Vista Music Group, is comprised of Walt Disney Records, Hollywood Records, Lyric Street Records and Walt Disney Music Publishing.