ESPN Promotes Josh Krulewitz to Senior VP of Communications

ESPN veteran Josh Krulewitz has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Communications, the company announced on Tuesday.

Krulewitz will take over the leadership of ESPN’s Communications department starting Dec. 31.

The 32-year ESPN veteran will be taking over the role from Chris LaPlaca, who is retiring at the end of the year after serving as the head of Communications since 2008. LaPlaca has been with ESPN for over 43 years.

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In his new position, Krulewitz will report directly to ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro and Kristina Schake, Chief Communications Officer at parent company Disney.