MUMBAI: Matthew Grossman has joined The Walt Disney Company as vice president, Corporate Communications, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Grossman will be based in London and will manage Disney’s public profile with the media across EMEA, coordinate the communications for Disney’s various lines of business, provide communications counsel and guidance to Disney’s European executives, handle any crisis communications and manage internal communications.

The Walt Disney Company executive vice president, Corporate Communications Zenia Mucha said, "Matt’s skills and range of experiences will greatly enhance our communications efforts throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. His familiarity with the region, the technology sector, and well-known brands and global companies will be extremely valuable for all of Disney’s stakeholders and audiences."

Prior to joining Disney, Grossman was senior vice president, International, Edelman Public Relations, Paris.