Reporters often joke that journalists are going to the “dark side” when they go into PR. After reading about Geoff Morrell, a hero I didn’t know I needed, I understand the temptation.

Geoff Morrell, who joined Disney in January as chief corporate affairs officer, will leave his job immediately, the company said. Mr. Morrell had been outspoken about a need to “modernize ...

Geoff Morrell in a November 2013 file photo. The former Disney PR chief received more than $100,000 a day for his short tenure at the media company in 2022. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images ...

Disney chief corporate affairs officer Geoff Morrell worked at the company for around three months. During his stint there last year, he got $8.37 million in total compensation, filings show.

Geoff Morrell served in the role during a turbulent three-month period after the company failed to condemn Florida's controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill.

Geoff Morrell, Disney's ex-communications exec, who helped craft the company's botched response to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" legislation, amassed a gargantuan payday.

Geoff Morrell, SVP of U.S. Communications and External Affairs for BP, is photographed in the company's downtown office. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) ...

Even by show business standards, former Walt Disney executive Geoff Morrell netted a massive payday from his brief time in Hollywood. Geoff Morrell received over $8 million in compensation for ...

Geoff Morrell in a November 2013 file photo. The former Disney PR chief received more than $100,000 a day for his short tenure at the media company in 2022. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images ...

Reporters often joke that journalists are going to the “dark side” when they go into PR. After reading about Geoff Morrell, a hero I didn’t know I needed, I understand the temptation.