US EditionNew Disney CEO Gets Quizzed on Everything From Walt to Figment
- On March 18, Josh D'Amaro officially became CEO at Disney during the shareholder meeting, with Bob Iger remaining on the board through 2026 as an advisor.
- The Walt Disney Company board, led by Gorman, prioritized succession by extending Iger's contract and planning to unveil D'Amaro in early 2026.
- D'Amaro, who led Disney's parks, experiences and products division, oversaw the unit that accounted for 57% of $17.5 billion profit last year as he inherits a $60 billion global investment program with compensation about $38 million.
- Disney shares dipped nearly 1% on Wednesday, closing at $99.42, while key leaders from Dana Walden to Alan Bergman remain, and analysts urged exiting linear TV and pursuing acquisitions.
- After decades of turbulent successions, the comparison of D’Amaro to Iger—who share Feb. 10—underscores the stakes in this notably calm transition after more than 30 years of drama in Disney succession history.
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Tough Love For New Disney CEO As Wall Street Frets Over Sluggish Stock
Wall Street analyst Rich Greenfield has a tall order for Josh D’Amaro. In a note yesterday, he urged Disney’s new CEO to exit linear television, take more creative risks and pursue a transformative acquisition, particularly in the user-generated content space. Michael Morris of Guggenheim said Disney under D’Amaro needs to deliver “a more regular cadence […]
New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro officially takes the reins from Bob Iger
Josh D’Amaro officially assumed the role of Disney chief executive on Wednesday, taking charge of the company as it confronts a rapidly shifting entertainment landscape shaped by artificial intelligence, changing consumer behavior and pressure across its legacy media businesses.His succession of Bob Iger follows a run leading Disney’s parks, experiences and products division – a segment that has become central to the company’s financial performa…
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