The Walt Disney Company hires Emily Feingold as Executive Vice President of Communications, filling a senior internal and external comms role after the departure of David Jefferson. Multiple outlets report that Feingold previously held communications leadership roles at Netflix, and that Disney plans to have her oversee key areas of media and corporate messaging.
The context across reports is that Jefferson has exited Disney, with one outlet specifying that he takes a voluntary early retirement offer. Coverage also notes reporting lines and responsibilities. The Hollywood Reporter says Feingold will report to Disney communications chief Paul Roeder, while Variety adds detail on the scope of her work, including media relations plus financial and technology communications and enterprise editorial and brand messaging. IndieWire frames the hiring as the former Netflix communications leader joining Disney as Jefferson departs.
Across sources, the main differences are in how much they emphasize Jefferson’s exit terms, Feingold’s specific Netflix title/region, and the breadth of Disney comms functions described.
