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title: Paul Roeder leads worldwide communications strategy in new role
description: Paul Roeder appointed Chief Communications Officer at Disney, leading global PR strategy after more than 25 years with the company.
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# [Paul Roeder leads worldwide communications strategy in new role](https://insights.telummedia.com/pr-news/paul-roeder-leads-worldwide-communications-strategy-in-new-role)

 Written by [Telum Media](https://insights.telummedia.com/pr-news/author/telum-media) | Apr 30, 2026 4:22:39 AM

Paul Roeder has been appointed Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of The Walt Disney Company, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer, Josh D’Amaro.

In this role, Paul leads Disney’s global communications and public relations strategy and operations and serves as the company’s lead spokesperson. His remit covers enterprise and business segment communications, regional communications teams across APAC, EMEA, and Latin America, as well as media relations, executive communications, internal communications, public affairs, and corporate social responsibility.

Paul is a 25-year Disney veteran, most recently serving as Executive Vice President, Communications – Disney Entertainment Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and International. He has led communications for The Walt Disney Studios since 2010, overseeing the acquisitions of Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox, the launch of Disney+, and several film releases.

He joined Disney in 2001 via the ABC communications team and later held corporate communications roles from 2002 to 2010. 

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