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Disney Appoints Veteran Paul Roeder as Communications Chief
Paul Roeder, a 25-year Disney veteran, will lead global communications and serve as lead spokesperson, reporting directly to CEO Josh D’Amaro.
- On March 19, Paul Roeder will report to D'Amaro as Disney's chief communications officer, a day after D'Amaro succeeds Iger at the company annual meeting.
- Earlier this week, Disney appointed Paul Roeder as chief communications officer, reporting to D'Amaro, who has been reshuffling leadership since last month, including promoting Thomas Mazloum and Dana Walden.
- A 25-year Disney veteran, Roeder most recently served as executive vice president of communications for Disney Entertainment studios, streaming and international, and will oversee media relations and corporate social responsibility.
- Roeder succeeds Kristina Schake, outgoing chief communications officer who will exit next week alongside outgoing CEO Bob Iger, who remains senior adviser through December 31, 2026.
- Given Disney's status as a global family brand, D'Amaro praised Roeder as an accomplished executive with industry relationships, and Roeder said 'Disney is a place I love dearly, and it is a tremendous honor to take on this role'.
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