Overview

• An SEC filing on Oct. 16 confirms Schake’s term now runs through June 30, 2027 as senior executive vice president and chief communications officer.
• Her base salary rises to $875,000, with annual bonus and long‑term equity award levels unchanged under the updated agreement.
• Schake’s remit includes communications for Disney’s CEO succession, with the board committee targeting an early‑2026 decision to enable a coordinated transition.
• Recent flashpoints she has overseen include Disney’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, subsequent pullbacks by Nexstar and Sinclair, and criticism from FCC official Brendan Carr.
• Schake joined Disney in 2022 and previously led Biden administration COVID vaccination outreach and held senior communications roles for Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton.