Former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs is joining Warner Bros. Discovery as the communications chief for CEO David Zaslav, the company announced Tuesday.
Gibbs, who served as former President Barack Obama’s press secretary from 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. He will be an invaluable part of the team as we create the most captivating stories…
