Jessica Casano-Antonellis, who previously served as senior vice president of communications at SiriusXM, has been appointed to the position of senior vice president of communications at the new sports joint venture formed by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery. In her new role, she will oversee all communications and be a part of the company’s executive leadership team, reporting directly to CEO Pete Distad.
Prior to this new role, Casano-Antonellis held various positions in the media industry, including vice president of communications for Disney+ and Hulu and head of global communications at Vimeo. Her experience in direct-to-consumer streaming makes her an ideal candidate for the position.
Distad expressed his confidence in Casano-Antonellis by stating that her ability to lead successful global launches and manage brand narratives will serve her well in this new venture. He believes that she will play a crucial role in launching a new streaming service for sports fans this fall.
Casano-Antonellis is excited about the opportunity to work with Distad and contribute to the success of the new streaming service. She views joining the joint venture at this early stage as a privilege and is eager to bring it to market. With her extensive experience in communications and brand management, she is confident that she can help make this new venture a success.
