News Corp. Names Former Disney Exec Arthur Bochner Communications Chief As Jim Kennedy To Retire
deadline.comNews Corp today announced that veteran communications executive Arthur Bochner is set to become chief communications officer and EVP at News Corp.
when Jim Kennedy retires later this year. Bochner spent nearly a decade at Disney, most recently overseeing strategic communications.
He served as chief of staff in Bob Chapek’s Office of the CEO after holding communications roles at the consumer products and theme park segments.
He left Disney in 2022 amid an exodus following Chapek’s exit and Bob Iger’s return. Bochner previously held communications positions at Bloomberg, Citigroup and FD Public Affairs. “Arthur has vast and valuable experience at the highest levels of business and government, which will enable him to play a vital role in News Corp’s continuing growth,” said News Corp.
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