Disney Names Veteran Executive Paul Roeder as Chief Communications Officer
With just six days to go until Josh D’Amaro officially takes the reins of The Walt Disney Company, the Mouse House has tapped Paul Roeder as its next senior executive vice president and chief communications officer.
In his new role, Roeder will replace longtime Bob Iger lieutenant Kristina Schake, who announced that she will depart from the company on March 18.
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“Paul Roeder is an accomplished and highly respected executive with keen instincts and integrity, and he has built strong relationships in every area of the company and across the entertainment industry during his 25 years with Disney,” D’Amaro said.
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“He has a passion for Disney and a deep understanding of what it stands for, and I know he’ll do an outstanding job leading our exceptional Communications teams worldwide.”
Roeder Is a Disney Veteran
Unlike Schake, who was initially an outside hire, Roeder is a longtime Disney veteran.
Throughout his illustrious 25-year career with the company, he has held numerous positions. After initially joining ABC in 2001, Roeder moved to Walt Disney Studios in 2010.
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Most recently, he has been serving as Executive Vice President, Communications — Disney Entertainment. In that position, he reported directly to Alan Bergman and Dana Walden.
The Task Ahead
As Disney’s new chief communications officer, he will lead the company’s worldwide communications strategy and serve as its lead spokesperson.
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Additionally, he will oversee enterprise editorial strategy, internal communications, executive communications, employee engagement, public affairs, and corporate social responsibility.
“Disney is a place I love dearly, and it is a tremendous honor to take on this role at such an exciting and pivotal time for the company. I have huge respect for Josh D’Amaro, Dana Walden, and the entire executive team — as well as my talented Communications colleagues — and I’m incredibly optimistic about what we’ll be able to accomplish together,” Roeder said in a statement.
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“I’m deeply grateful to Josh for this wonderful opportunity, to Alan Bergman for his mentorship and support over the 15 years I’ve served him at The Walt Disney Studios, and to Bob Iger for the encouragement and insight he has so generously offered throughout my career at Disney.”
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