Robert Gibbs, who served as former President Barack Obama's press secretary, will join Warner Bros. Discovery as communications chief for CEO David Zaslav in August.
Former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs is joining Warner Bros. Discovery as the communications chief for CEO David Zaslav, the companyfrom 2009-2011, will begin his new role on Aug. 5, where he will “oversee WBD’s corporate and business communications as well as public affairs,” according to the company’s press release.
“At this transformative time in our industry, Robert is the right leader to assume this new, critical global role as we continue to grow the Warner Bros. Discovery brand and presence around the world,” Zaslav said in a statement. “Robert is an insightful and respected leader with experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, the White House, and winning political campaigns.
Gibbs is currently a partner at Bully Pulpit International, a D.C.-based marketing and communications firm. He previously served as the global chief communications officer of“I couldn’t be happier to join Warner Bros. Discovery and to help tell the incredible stories of so many iconic brands across entertainment, news, and sports,” Gibbs said.
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