Flinn will oversee all marketing and corporate communication for the sports entertainment company.

NORTH AMERICA–WWE has promoted Brian Flinn to the role of chief marketing and communications officer.

In his new role, Flinn will be responsible for all marketing and corporate communication functions including global consumer marketing, WWE network marketing, creative services, special events, publicity, media relations and corporate communications.

Most recently, Flinn served as the executive vice president of marketing and communications at WWE. Before joining WWE in 2012 as senior vice president of marketing, Flinn held executive roles at the NBA, including senior vice president of marketing

"Brian has been an instrumental part of our company's leadership team and I'm thrilled to announce his much-deserved promotion," says Vince McMahon, chairman and chief executive officer, WWE. "In this new role, we are confident that he will continue to expand the opportunities for WWE, and further enhance visibility, brand reputation and audience engagement."