Kevin Brockman is an American businessman and former Executive Vice President of Global Communications at The Walt Disney Company. He later served in the same role at WarnerMedia Entertainment and Direct-to-Consumer, where he helped launch the HBO Max streaming service.[1][2]
Kevin Brockman | |
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| Education | University of Florida |
| Title | Executive Vice President of Global Communications |
Early life and career
editBrockman studied organizational behavior at the University of Florida.[3]
After graduating, Brockman moved to New York City and began in theatrical publicity on Broadway and Off Broadway, then served as Manager of Public Relations for Radio City Music Hall before moving to Los Angeles.[1][4]
In 1993, Brockman became Director of Public Relations, Marketing and On-Air Promo for Fox Television Stations, before helping launch UPN as Head of Corporate and Entertainment Communications in 1995.[5]
Then in 1997, Brockman joined Walt Disney Television as Vice President of Media Relations.[1] He continued to serve in a variety of senior roles and in 2008 was elevated to Executive Vice President of Global Communications, reporting to Zenia Mucha and Anne Sweeney.[1]
In May 2019, it was announced that Brockman would transition to WarnerMedia following Disney's acquisition of Twenty-First Century Fox, after 22 years with the company.[6][7]
In September 2020, Brockman opted to depart from WarnerMedia after successfully launching HBO Max, saying, "Having had the good fortune over the years to help launch a broadcast network, cable channels and a streaming service, I feel I’ve covered the trifecta in our industry."[2]
Philanthropy
editSince 2017, Brockman has served on the Board of Directors for Second Stage Theater.[8]
Previously, he was the Chairman of the Board for GLSEN, an LGBTQ non-profit.[9][10]
Personal life
editHe is married to writer and producer Dan Berendsen.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Schneider, Michael (2008-06-06). "Disney-ABC ups Kevin Brockman". Variety. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
- ^ a b Low, Elaine (2020-09-14). "Kevin Brockman to Exit WarnerMedia Following Corporate Restructure". Variety. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
- ^ "Kevin Brockman, 22-Year Disney Communications Executive, to Depart the Company After Close of the 21st Century Fox Inc. Acquisition". TVWeek. Retrieved 2019-07-14.
- ^ Chupick, Jason (2008-06-05). "Kevin Brockman Bumped to EVP of Global Communications for Disney-ABC". www.adweek.com. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2019-01-31). "Disney-ABC Communications Chief Kevin Brockman To Depart Following Fox Acquisition". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2019-05-17). "WarnerMedia Entertainment Taps Kevin Brockman As EVP Global Communications". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
- ^ "Kevin Brockman Appointed as Global Communications Head for WarnerMedia Entertainment". WarnerMedia. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
- ^ "Disney/ABC Television Group EVP Kevin Brockman Joins Second Stage Theater's Board Of Directors". EW.com. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
- ^ "Kevin Brockman Elected as Chairman of the Board of GLSEN". GLSEN. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
- ^ "Disney's Kevin Brockman Elected Chairman of GLSEN Board". The Hollywood Reporter. 23 May 2013. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
- ^ "ABC / Disney Vice President of Global Communications Kevin Brockman..." Getty Images. Retrieved 2020-09-16.