Lionsgate Promotes Laurel Pecchia to Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications

Lionsgate has promoted Laurel Pecchia to the role of senior vice president of corporate communications, the entertainment company announced on April 10, 2026, as part of its strategy to strengthen its executive communications team and corporate media relations. The promotion was first reported by Variety, highlighting Pecchia's expanded responsibilities within the major film and television studio. In her elevated position, Pecchia will help lead a comprehensive portfolio of communications functions. This includes shaping Lionsgate's corporate media relations strategies and initiatives, managing executive communications, overseeing internal employee communications, and preparing materials for critical quarterly Board of Directors presentations and earnings calls. Her work is central to shaping the public and internal narrative for the studio behind franchises like "The Hunger Games" and "John Wick." The promotion was formally announced by Lionsgate's chief communications officer, Peter Wilkes, who praised Pecchia's capabilities. Wilkes described her as "an exceptionally talented and versatile spokesperson whose responsibilities have expanded across the full range of our communications activities." He further noted her strong understanding of the dynamic entertainment business landscape, commendable work ethic, and the high regard in which she is held by both her Lionsgate colleagues and members of the media. This internal promotion reflects Lionsgate's focus on retaining and advancing seasoned talent to navigate the complex communications needs of a modern media conglomerate.