Communications chief Kristina Schake to leave Disney as Bob Iger ends his run as CEO

The former Biden administration and Michelle Obama aide joined the studio in June 2022

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Kristina Schake will end her four-year run as Disney’s chief communications officer next month as Bob Iger wraps his tenure as CEO.

Schake’s departure from the role of the Mouse House’s top communications strategist is not a surprise given the C-suite transformation under way at Disney. Earlier this month, Josh D’Amaro, a veteran of Disney’s parks and experiences unit, was elevated to the CEO, which will formally take effect on March 18 at Disney’s annual shareholders meeting. Dana Walden, at present co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, will be elevated to president and chief creative officer at the same time.

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