Disney General Entertainment Corporate Communications Head Departs After 30 Years
There have been a lot of changes within The Walt Disney Company as of late. Today, news broke that a Disney General Entertainment Corporate Communications head is departing after 30 years.
Corporate Communications Head
Charissa Gilmore was the Senior VP of Corporate Communications for Disney General Entertainment. She has been working for the company for over 3 decades.
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The Hollywood Reporter shares that Gilmore is leaving, for reasons unknown. Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul has been promoted to the brand-new position of executive VP of publicity and head of communications.
The current SVP of Publicity, Events, and Talent Relations for Hulu Originals, Candice Ashton, will also be transitioning. She will oversee the Disney Television Studios publicity team.
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Dana Walden, the Disney General Entertainment Chairman, announced the changes in a memo today. She wrote, “Naomi is a respected communications leader and sharp strategist who has built strong relationships with press, talent, and executives.”
In reference to Ashton, she added, “Her expertise and creativity are valued by her team and will be a perfect fit for Disney Television Studios.” No reason was given as to why Gilmore would be leaving the company, but Walden thanked her for her service.
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The letter announces that the changes are effective immediately. More details are included in the full memo below.
Team,
I wanted to share some news. After more than 30 years of service across multiple brands, and in support of numerous grateful executives like myself, Charissa Gilmore will be leaving the company. We are so thankful to Charissa for her dedication, her many contributions, as well as her steady hand that helped navigate our teams over the years.
Effective immediately, Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul, who has worked closely with so many of you, will be expanding her purview in the newly created role of Executive Vice President, Publicity, and Head of Communications for Disney General Entertainment. In this position, Naomi will oversee all external and internal communications for DGE and serve as its main spokesperson. She will also continue to lead publicity for ABC Entertainment, ABC News, Freeform and Onyx Collective. She will be joining my leadership team and reporting to Shannon Ryan for publicity and Kristina Schake for communications.
Naomi is a respected communications leader and sharp strategist who has built strong relationships with press, talent and executives. She has an incredible track record and her commitment to excellence will serve us well during this exciting and pivotal moment in our Company, and in the years ahead.
In light of this news, Candice Ashton, currently SVP, Publicity, Events and Talent Relations for Hulu Originals, will now assume oversight of the Disney Television Studios publicity team. Candice has established herself as a thought leader at Hulu Originals, where she has overseen publicity campaigns for some of our most successful shows and helped position Hulu as a top streaming platform. Her expertise and creativity are valued by her team and will be a perfect fit for Disney Television Studios.
Please join me in wishing Charissa the very best as she embarks on her next chapter and in congratulating Naomi and Candice.
Warmest regards,
Dana
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We’re not quite sure what to make of this story as of yet. MickeyBlog will keep you posted if new details come to light as to why Charissa Gilmore is leaving the company after 30 years.
