Kevin Brockman, Executive Vice President Global Communications, Disney-ABC Television Group and 22-year Disney veteran, will depart the company following the close of the acquisition of 21st Century Fox, Inc. Brockman, whose position will be eliminated in the restructuring of the division, has agreed to stay in his role through the transition. “These past 22 years have been some of the most formative and fulfilling in my career,” said Brockman. “During that time, I’ve had the great fortune to be involved in several industry-shaping, groundbreaking endeavors, and for that I am truly grateful. I’ll miss working alongside my gifted Disney colleagues, many of whom have become mentors and friends, and will especially miss the amazingly talented, hardworking communication team that I’ve had the privilege to lead along the way. Now it’s on to the next adventure, where I’ll be rooting for the success of Peter Rice, Dana Walden and the entire Walt Disney Television team.”
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