The Senior Vice President of Government Relations for the Walt Disney Company, Richard M. Bates, passed away on January 1st, 2021 at the age of 70. Bob Iger shared the news along with his sadness over his passing in a tweet. “I am heartbroken by the sudden loss of longtime colleague & dear friend Richard Bates—a widely respected executive, who was also extraordinarily kind, charming & irresistibly witty,” Bob Iger shared. “His loss is profound & our prayers are with his wife Rose & sons Ricky & Chris.” A native of Fairfax, Virginia, Richard M. Bates was Director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee before joining The Walt Disney Company in 1991, founding the company’s Washington, D.C., government relations office. In this role, he advocated for the company’s positions and monitored their political interests as a lobbyist. He remained in his role of Senior Vice President of Government Relations for Disney until his passing. He also served as a member of the Board of Trustees of The Media Institute.
The Senior Vice President of Government Relations for the Walt Disney Company, Richard M. Bates, passed away on January 1st, 2021 at the age of 70. Bob Iger shared the news along with his sadness over his passing in a tweet. “I am heartbroken by the sudden loss of longtime colleague & dear friend Richard Bates—a widely respected executive, who was also extraordinarily kind, charming & irresistibly witty,” Bob Iger shared. “His loss is profound & our prayers are with his wife Rose & sons Ricky & Chris.” A native of Fairfax, Virginia, Richard M. Bates was Director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee before joining The Walt Disney Company in 1991, founding the company’s Washington, D.C., government relations office. In this role, he advocated for the company’s positions and monitored their political interests as a lobbyist. He remained in his role of Senior Vice President of Government Relations for Disney until his passing. He also served as a member of the Board of Trustees of The Media Institute.
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