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Rob Doughty has been named vp communications for the Disneyland Resort, it was announced Friday. Doughty was vp of strategic communications for the Burger King Corp., where he was responsible for all global communications functions, including public affairs, issues management and crisis communications. He will relocate from Miami.

At Disneyland, Doughty will serve as a top spokesperson for the Anaheim resort and be responsible for relationships with the media. He reports to senior vp public affairs Kristin Nolt. "Rob's expertise in communications and public affairs will be a tremendous asset for our organization as we approach the largest celebration in Disney theme park history, the 50th anniversary of Disneyland," Nolt said in a statement.

Here is the press release...

ANAHEIM, Calif.--Sept. 17, 2004--Rob Doughty has been appointed vice president, communications for the Disneyland(R) Resort, effective immediately. In this position, Doughty will be responsible for building upon and implementing integrated and proactive communications strategies encompassing Guest and Cast (employee) communications and media relations to support Disneyland(R) Resort business objectives.


Doughty, who will serve as a top spokesperson for the Resort, will also be responsible for growing relationships with the news media and other communications stakeholders. He will report to Kristin Nolt, senior vice president, public affairs.

"Rob's expertise in communications and public affairs will be a tremendous asset for our organization as we approach the largest celebration in Disney theme park history... the 50th anniversary of Disneyland(R)," said Nolt. "Rob is a talented and dedicated professional and we are excited to have him on board."

Prior to joining The Walt Disney Company, Doughty was vice president of strategic communications for the Burger King Corporation, where he was responsible for all global communications functions, including public affairs, issues management and crisis communications. Prior to the Burger King Corporation, he was vice president of public relations for Pizza Hut. He also has held senior communications posts with The Gillette Company and United Airlines.

Doughty holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, with a minor in English, from Eastern Kentucky University, and a Master of Arts degree in organizational communication, with a minor in public relations, from Ohio University. He will be relocating from Miami to Southern California for this position.

Does this mean we'll be getting better explanations regarding current issues at DLR?

Does this mean we'll be getting better explanations regarding current issues at DLR?
I hope so.