Cybele Daley is named svp of government affairs and Anna Soellner becomes vp of corporate communications.

“The MPAA is broadening the depth and breadth of our team here in Washington with these appointments,” MPAA president and CEO Chris Dodd said.

“Cybele Daley is a MPAA veteran, forging close alliances between the creative industry and Capitol Hill. She is a respected voice for this community and I am pleased that she will expand her leadership role here.

“Anna Soellner joins us from one the most innovative communications shops in DC and she will help us explain just how movies matter from job creation to being America’s cultural touchstone.”