Geoff Morrell Out As Disney Communications Chief After Florida Fiascos; Kristina Schake & Horacio Gutierrez To Split Role
deadline.comAfter less than six months, there is another changing of the communications guard at the Walt Disney Company.Battered by the ongoing battle with Florida Gov.
Ron DeSantis and internal dissent, Geoff Morrell is out as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at the House of Mouse.CEO Bob Chapek sent a memo out to staffers today announcing Morrell’s departure. “I am writing to share the news that Geoff Morrell, our Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities,” the CEO succintly said before moving on to naming the former Pentagon spokesperson’s successors.
See the full Chapek memo below.Splitting up Morrell’s role, Biden administration insider Kristina Schake will handled Disney communications efforts, while General Counsel Horacio Gutierrez will take over Government Relations and Global Public Policy.Read Chapek’s memo to staff here:Team-I am writing to share the news that Geoff Morrell, our Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
Fortunately, the strength and experience of our existing leadership team—including relatively new all-star hires—means there is no shortage of talent to guide our reputation-driving functions.
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