Paul Roeder will take over as The Walt Disney Company’s Chief Communications Officer under incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro next week.
CCO Paul Roeder
Roeder replaces Kristina Schake, who Disney previously announced was exiting the company.
Roeder will become the new CCO and a Senior Executive Vice President on March 19, the day after Schake’s exit and D’Amaro’s promotion to CEO.
Roeder is a 25-year Disney veteran, most recently serving as Executive Vice President, Communications – Disney Entertainment Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and International.
In his new position, he will report directly to D’Amaro and will be responsible for leading Disney’s worldwide communications and public relations strategy and operations, serving as Disney’s lead spokesperson. His responsibilities include media relations, executive communications, enterprise editorial strategy, internal communications and employee engagement, public affairs, and corporate social responsibility.
“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,” said D’Amaro. “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.”
“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,” said Roeder. “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. 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.”
Roeder joined Disney’s ABC communications team in 2001. He served in roles of increasing responsibility in Corporate Communications from 2002 to 2010. He has led communications for The Walt Disney Studios since then and was named EVP of Communications in 2023.
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