adam sandersonThe Walt Disney Company has promoted Adam Sanderson to senior VP of corporate communications, overseeing the company's fan relations and archives.

Sanderson, reporting to chief communications officer Zenia Much, is a 17-year Disney staffer recently in franchise management of its Disney/ABC TV group.

Mucha noted Disney's fans and history distinguish the company, noting Sanderson's experience plays to his new role overseeing D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, Disney Corporate Creative Resources and the Walt Disney Archives.

Jeffrey Epstein continues to handle D23's PR, marketing and fan relations.

Sanderson previously handled promotion marketing at FX Networks and Conde Nast Traveler before moving to Disney as VP of marketing for the Disney Channel in 1997.