The Walt Disney Company announced Thursday that it has promoted Paul Roeder, a quarter-century company employee, to the position of senior executive vice president and chief communications officer, with the role beginning March 19.
This leadership adjustment represents another shift in Disney’s executive structure following last month’s appointment of Josh D’Amaro as the entertainment company’s new chief executive officer, replacing long-serving CEO Bob Iger.
Prior to his promotion, Roeder held the position of executive vice president of communications overseeing Disney Entertainment Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and International divisions.
In his new capacity, Roeder will answer directly to incoming CEO D’Amaro while managing global communications operations and functioning as the company’s primary public spokesperson.
“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,” D’Amaro said.
Roeder began his Disney career in 2001 with the company’s ABC communications division and has overseen studio communications since 2010, guiding messaging through major corporate purchases including Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox.
