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Disney Sets Course for Leadership Shift as D’Amaro Steps Toward CEO Role
business19 days ago

Disney Sets Course for Leadership Shift as D’Amaro Steps Toward CEO Role

Outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger and incoming CEO-to-be Josh D’Amaro were photographed at Disneyland as Iger announced D’Amaro’s forthcoming appointment; D’Amaro will become CEO at the March 18, 2026 annual meeting, with a director appointment following, while Dana Walden was named President & Chief Creative Officer. D’Amaro has led Disney Experiences and overseen the company’s parks, resorts, and cruise operations among other units during a long tenure.

via WDW News Today|
#bob-iger#business#dana-walden
Disney's Next Chief Steps Into the Spotlight as Iger, Walden Watch
business23 days ago

Disney's Next Chief Steps Into the Spotlight as Iger, Walden Watch

Disney’s incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro, joined by Dana Walden and outgoing chief Bob Iger, addressed a company town hall in Burbank, praising the transition process and sharing optimism for the company’s future. D’Amaro lauded the support from Iger and Walden, recalled a notable moment with Walden at Disney World, and noted his intent to honor Disney’s legacy while pushing for growth across streaming, films, ESPN direct‑to‑consumer, and global experiences. Iger praised the leadership bench and D’Amaro’s energy and creativity. Walden was promoted to President and Chief Creative Officer, with Iger staying on as strategic advisor until 2026, and D’Amaro set to take the reins on March 18, marking Disney’s third CEO transition in six years.

via Deadline|
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Disney Reshapes Leadership: Josh D'Amaro Named CEO as Walden Expands Creative Power
business23 days ago

Disney Reshapes Leadership: Josh D'Amaro Named CEO as Walden Expands Creative Power

Disney's board unanimously named Josh D'Amaro, the parks chief, as CEO, with Dana Walden promoted to president and chief creative officer to oversee creative strategy; Bob Iger will remain an advisor through 2026. The move pairs D'Amaro's operations-focused background with Walden's Hollywood clout, ending a drawn-out succession process and aiming to balance brand stewardship with content leadership as Disney navigates streaming, film, and theme parks. D'Amaro's initial compensation is about $38 million and Walden's about $24 million.

via Variety|
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Disney’s Bold Next Chapter: D’Amaro Plans Risk-Taking and AI-Driven Growth
business23 days ago

Disney’s Bold Next Chapter: D’Amaro Plans Risk-Taking and AI-Driven Growth

Disney appoints Josh D’Amaro as CEO, with Bob Iger transitioning out, and D’Amaro outlines a future focused on bold risk-taking, continued legacy, and AI-enabled creativity. He cites rapid expansion in Abu Dhabi, a Middle East growth opportunity within reach of a large population, and a commitment to protect actors while embracing AI. Dana Walden is elevated to president and chief creative officer as the company pivots toward this next era.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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Disney Board Chooses D’Amaro as CEO in Unanimous, Clean Succession
business23 days ago

Disney Board Chooses D’Amaro as CEO in Unanimous, Clean Succession

Disney’s board unanimously named Josh D’Amaro as CEO, with Dana Walden becoming president and chief creative officer; Bob Iger will remain as senior adviser through year-end. After reviewing well over 100 external candidates and four internal contenders, the vote led by James Gorman sets D’Amaro to lead the entire company, with a focus on AI-driven storytelling, streaming economics, and leveraging Parks, Experiences and Cruises, including expansions such as a UAE park, toward a roughly 50-50 balance between parks/experiences and entertainment.

via Variety|
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Disney taps Josh D’Amaro as next CEO to steer the Mouse House
business23 days ago

Disney taps Josh D’Amaro as next CEO to steer the Mouse House

Disney names theme parks chief Josh D’Amaro as its next chief executive, replacing Bob Iger who will become a senior adviser; Dana Walden is named president and chief creative officer. D’Amaro will lead Disney’s 230,000-strong workforce, overseeing parks, studios and streaming strategy, with a pay package around $38.5 million and a board seat to follow after the March shareholder meeting.

via Los Angeles Times|
#bob-iger#business#ceo-succession
Disney Keeps IP-Centric Course Despite WB Discovery Clash
business24 days ago

Disney Keeps IP-Centric Course Despite WB Discovery Clash

Disney CEO Bob Iger said on the earnings call that Disney won’t buy more IP and will continue creating its own, underscoring the long-term value of its brands and ESPN and highlighting upcoming releases like Zootopia 2 and Avatar: Fire and Ash; he also noted Disney’s Fox acquisition was well priced and that Netflix/Paramount bidding for WB Discovery underscores the value of WB’s assets.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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Disney selects Josh D’Amaro to lead post-Iger era
business24 days ago

Disney selects Josh D’Amaro to lead post-Iger era

The Walt Disney Company named Josh D’Amaro, currently head of Disney Experiences, as its next CEO, replacing Bob Iger on March 18; Iger will stay as a senior advisor until retiring on December 31. Dana Walden will report to D’Amaro as president and chief creative officer, focusing on storytelling and the content engine. The board’s decision caps a multi-year succession process as Disney navigates growth in parks and streaming amid broader industry challenges.

via CNBC|
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Iger: Disney Needed Fixes and a Plan for Growth After Chapek
business25 days ago

Iger: Disney Needed Fixes and a Plan for Growth After Chapek

Disney chief Bob Iger said there was a lot to fix after Bob Chapek’s tenure and that his return was about correcting course and preparing Disney for the future. He highlighted progress, including investments in the experiences business, and indicated the next CEO must keep evolving rather than preserve the status quo. Iger’s contract was extended through 2026, with Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden among the leading candidates to succeed him.

via WDW News Today|
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Disney Beats Estimates as Iger Signals Near-Term Succession
business25 days ago

Disney Beats Estimates as Iger Signals Near-Term Succession

Disney topped Wall Street expectations in fiscal Q1 with revenue of $26 billion, segment operating income of $4.6 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.63, buoyed by a strong film slate and streaming growth; CEO Bob Iger said he’s incredibly proud of the progress and signaled a near-term succession as his contract nears expiration. The company reaffirmed full-year guidance despite higher costs and international headwinds, highlighted ESPN’s NFL stake and expanding experiences, and outlined a deal with OpenAI’s Sora to add short-form, user-generated video content to Disney+, while noting a YouTube TV blackout weighed on sports income.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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