Arthur Bochner

Arthur Bochner

Chief Communications Officer, News Corp

News CorpNew York, New York, United States

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Experience22+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Dynamic leader with c-suite experience skilled in strategy, cross-functional operations, change management, and team building, with focused expertise partnering directly with leadership to achieve results 20+ years of experience in the private and public sectors, including more than a decade in entertainment and media. Served as Chief of Staff to the CEO of The Walt Disney Company, with strong experience navigating marketplace disruption, aligning leadership around consensus, and working effectively in complex, matrixed organizations with competing stakeholders and priorities Demonstrated track record of proactive identification of risks and opportunities, along with development of results-driving action plans and implementation across lines of business and geographies Oversaw Strategic Communications for The Walt Disney Company, building an all-new team of executive-level direct reports dedicated to bolstering the company’s reputation with internal and external audiences Additional deep expertise in crisis communications, corporate narrative development, financial communications, executive positioning, and culture definition and building Possesses strong knowledge of the media and entertainment landscapes Areas of Expertise: * Corporate Strategy * Change Management * Business Operations * Strategic Communications * Corporate Affairs * Stakeholder Management * C-Suite Engagement * Organizational Dynamics * Team Leadership

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • News CorpCurrent
    2024–Present· 2 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Communications OfficerCurrent
      2024–Present
  • 2013–2022· 9 yrs
    • Vice President, Strategic Communications
      2022–2022
    • Chief Of Staff, Office of the Chief Executive Officer
      2020–2022
    • Director, Public Affairs & Executive Engagement, Disney Parks Experiences, and Products
      2018–2020
    • Director, Public Affairs & Executive Engagement, Disney Consumer Products & Interactive Media
      2017–2018
    • Senior Manager, Executive Engagement & Public Affairs, Disney Consumer Products & Interactive Media
      2016–2017
    • Senior Manager, Executive, Business to Business, and Internal Communications, Consumer Products
      2013–2016
  • 2012–2013· 1 yr
    • Strategic Communications
      2012–2013
  • 2009–2012· 3 yrs
    • Manager, Executive Communications
      2009–2012
    • Senior Director
      2009–2009
    • Various Communications Positions
      2007–2009
    • Director of Speechwriting and Strategic Initiatives
      2005–2007
  • 2005–2005· 0 mos
    • Speechwriter
      2005–2005
  • 2004–2005· 1 yr
    • Assistant for Policy and Programs
      2004–2005

Education

MBA

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

Bachelor of Arts

Political Science and Government

University of Pennsylvania

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Skills & Expertise

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Change ManagementSpeech WritingPolitical CampaignsPolitical CommunicationMedia RelationsPublic PolicyPublic SpeakingCrisis ManagementBusiness OperationsStrategyBusiness StrategyCrisis CommunicationsPoliticsBloggingMessage DevelopmentStrategic CommunicationsCommunication TrainingPublic RelationsOperations ManagementPolitical Science