As SVP of Communications for Direct-To-Consumer, Platform Distribution
& Technology, April Carretta leads the team responsible for all
communications efforts in support of Disney Entertainment’s
portfolio of direct-to-consumer businesses, including corporate and
brand, product and technology, public relations, crisis, and incident
management as well as internal employee engagement. Carretta also
oversees the Platform Distribution and Technology communications teams
for Disney Entertainment and ESPN, driving the communications strategy
behind all third-party media sales efforts for distribution and
affiliate-related business operations as well as the products,
platforms and technologies built for all of the Company’s streaming
services and linear media networks, in addition to global content
sales and licensing. Prior to joining Disney, April spearheaded a
global integrated marketing communications and strategic partnerships
team at Twentieth Century Fox. She oversaw all aspects of global
communications for the in-home and new and emerging technology
division, including the Fox Innovation Lab and FoxNext. A seasoned
executive with over 20 years of experience, April has also pioneered
innovative, consumer-centric marketing and global communication
strategies for top companies including Edelman and Sony Pictures.
April earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Public Relations, and
Journalism from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.