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Disney names parks chief Josh D'Amaro as its next CEO

Josh D'Amaro, who led Disney Experiences to a record $36 billion revenue in 2025, will become CEO as Dana Walden takes on creative leadership focused on film, TV, and streaming.

  • Disney has appointed Josh D'Amaro as its next CEO, succeeding Bob Iger after a closely watched succession race.
  • The Disney board, led by James Gorman, vetted candidates primarily from Disney's executive ranks for the top job.
  • Bob Iger expressed confidence in Disney's changes over the last three years and its future success.
  • The new CEO will face challenges including declines in linear TV and rising sports rights costs as Disney transitions to its next phase.
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This Tuesday, the board of directors chaired by James Gorman, 67, appointed Josh D’Amaro as the future CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Josh D’Amaro, president of Disney Experiences, will take up his new position on March 18, so here we share some information about him. Who is Josh D’Amaro? Josh D’Amaro has worked for Disney since 1998, when he has held various positions. On LinkedIn he presents himself as the President of Disney Experiences. He …

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WHAS11 broke the news in on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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