Overview
- Roeder’s promotion to senior executive vice president and chief communications officer takes effect March 19, one day after Josh D’Amaro becomes CEO.
- He will report directly to D’Amaro and serve as Disney’s lead spokesperson while overseeing global media relations, executive and internal communications, public affairs, and corporate social responsibility.
- The 25-year company veteran most recently led communications for Disney Entertainment’s studios, direct-to-consumer, and international businesses.
- Roeder replaces Kristina Schake, who departs after March 18 in a transition that coincides with Bob Iger relinquishing the CEO title.
- The appointment comes within a broader reshuffle that names Dana Walden president and chief creative officer and moves Thomas Mazloum to lead Disney Experiences, with Jill Estorino set to run Disneyland Resort.