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| Johanna Fuentes |
Johanna Fuentes, executive VP-communications at Showtime, is moving to Warner Bros., where she will be executive VP of worldwide corporate communications. She replaces Dee Dee Myers, who exited the post in February.
Fuentes, who will report to Warner Bros. CEO and chair Ann Sarnoff, will lead communications for the company’s feature films, television, streaming and games internationally.
In her previous position, Fuentes had oversight of Showtime Networks, Pop TV and the Smithsonian Channel. She was responsible for managing programming publicity, media and talent relations, and corporate branding, as well as playing a key role in awards campaigning.
Before coming to Showtime in 2010, Fuentes was VP, communications at Bravo TV, and previously served as director, entertainment communications at CBS.
Fuentes is set to take office on May 4.
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