Katie Martin Kelley Exits Warner Bros For Netflix VP Comms Post
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Katie Martin Kelley, Warner Bros EVP of Communications, is leaving to join Netflix as VP Communications starting September 8, overseeing Dan Lin’s feature film portfolio and reporting to Netflix Chief Communications Officer Dani Dudeck.
- Her departure marks the second high-level executive exit from Warner Bros Discovery amid uncertainty surrounding its pending acquisition by Paramount, following Pia Barlow’s move to Amazon MGM Studios last month.
- At Netflix, Martin Kelley will focus on communications for Lin’s live-action, documentaries, kids & family animation, and international films and series, while Netflix continues to expand theatrical releases next year.
- Martin Kelley brings over 20 years of experience from major studios including Warner Bros, MGM, and Paramount, where she held senior communications roles and contributed to significant box office successes.
- Netflix is also recruiting a VP of Communications, Series to lead efforts across series, podcasts, games, live events, and sports content, complementing Martin Kelley’s film-focused role.
