Disney TV communications chief Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul departs

Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul is departing Disney Entertainment Television after eight years with the company. Serving as Executive Vice President of communications, she oversaw a wide range of brands including ABC Entertainment, ABC News, Disney Kids & Family, Disney Television Studios, FX, Hulu Originals, and National Geographic Content.

In a memo to staff, Bulochnikov-Paul stated she is leaving to “pursue a new opportunity.” Her exit follows other recent leadership changes at Disney, including the departure of Eric Schrier and the promotion of Adam Smith to Disney Entertainment direct-to-consumer chairman.

During her tenure, Bulochnikov-Paul’s responsibilities also included communications for platform distribution and Disney Global Advertising. She previously held roles at Freeform and ABC Entertainment before her role was expanded to lead communications across the Disney Entertainment TV division.