Cappy Surette.
Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Disney Experiences
Cappy Surette is senior manager of Corporate Social Responsibility at Disney Experiences, one of the three business segments at The Walt Disney Company. Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney’s powerful brands and franchises into the daily lives of families and fans around the world.
A highly decorated military veteran, Cappy is a retired U.S. Navy Captain with more than 20 years of experience in leadership, corporate communications, media relations, crisis communications, executive communications, community relations, and internal communications. Today, he leads opportunities for Disney Experiences to honor veterans and military families including working with military and veteran nonprofits. As an advocate for veterans, he was a founding member of Disney’s veteran employee resource group known as “Disney SALUTE” which focuses on enhancing the employment experience for those with a high affinity for the U.S. military.
Previously, he led external communications focused on Disney business stories and Corporate Alliance sponsorships. He also led the executive communications team at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, as well as supporting the president of Disney Parks International. Experienced in working on high-visibility issues in high-pressure environments, Cappy has worked with all major national and international media outlets. As the U.S. Navy Liaison to Hollywood, he coordinated on-location filming of Hollywood movies and television shows including the largest at-sea entertainment event in U.S. naval history.
Cappy is the recipient of numerous U.S. military awards including the Legion of Merit and PR industry awards for excellence in communications. He is a graduate of Miami University of Ohio and earned a Master of Arts degree in communication from American University. He is an alumnus of the George W. Bush Presidential Center “Stand-To Veterans Leadership Program” and a member of the Bush Center Advisory Council. He is an accredited Public Relations professional by the Universal Accreditation Board.