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Paul Roeder Named Chief Communications Officer of The Walt Disney Company
BURBANK, Calif., March 12, 2026--Paul Roeder has been named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), effective March 19, it was announced today by incoming Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro. A 25-year veteran of Disney, Roeder most recently served as Executive Vice President, Communications – Disney Entertainment Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and International.
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