Overview
- Disney said Barrier’s promotion takes effect immediately.
- She succeeds Paul Roeder, who recently became senior EVP and chief communications officer reporting directly to CEO Josh D’Amaro.
- Barrier will oversee global communications across Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, Disney Theatrical Group, and Disney Music Group.
- A 13-year Disney veteran, she previously served as the studios’ vice president of communications and led campaigns including Frozen Fan Fest, Star Wars: Force Friday, Pixar Fest, and Black Panther: Welcome to Wakanda.
- Disney positions the changes as part of a coordinated leadership transition as Josh D’Amaro succeeds Bob Iger and the studios gear up for a heavy release slate.