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Disney's Schake Secures Contract Extension, Salary Boost

10/17/2025

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Kristina Schake, Walt Disney Company’s Chief Communications Officer, will extend her contract through June 30, 2027.
Her base salary will increase to $875,000 annually, effective October 15, 2025.
Her target annual bonus remains 150% of salary.
Schake joined Disney in June 2022 after leading the coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine education campaign under President Biden.
For the 2024 fiscal year, her total compensation was $6.43 million, including a salary of $797,550.

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Kristina Schake, Walt Disney Company’s Chief Communications Officer, will extend her contract through June 30, 2027.
Her base salary will increase to $875,000 annually, effective October 15, 2025.
Her target annual bonus remains 150% of salary.
Schake joined Disney in June 2022 after leading the coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine education campaign under President Biden.
For the 2024 fiscal year, her total compensation was $6.43 million, including a salary of $797,550.