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Disney names parks chief Josh D'Amaro as its next CEO
Josh D'Amaro, with 28 years at Disney, will lead as CEO focusing on continuity and leveraging his $60 billion parks investment experience; Dana Walden steps up as Chief Creative Officer.
- 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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Disney announces Josh D’Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as CEO
The Walt Disney Company said Josh D’Amaro will be its next chief executive, succeeding Bob Iger, who led the company for most of the past two decades. D’Amaro, currently the chairman of Disney Experiences, the company’s parks and resorts division,…
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