Disney Hires Netflix PR Vet Emily Feingold as Comms VP, Replacing David Jefferson

Disney has appointed Emily Feingold as executive vice-president of communications, responsible for corporate media relations and communications across its leadership, brands, finances and technology. She succeeds longtime executive David Jefferson, who is taking the company’s early retirement offer; the change comes as Disney enters a new leadership chapter.

Feingold starts on 9 November and will report to chief communications officer Paul Roeder. At Netflix, she led communications for the US and Canada and advised on its expansion into advertising, gaming and live events, as well as its CEO succession. Her previous roles include Andell, Ralph Lauren and the Clinton White House. Jefferson will stay through the end of November to help with the transition.