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Disney Sets Course for Leadership Shift as D’Amaro Steps Toward CEO Role
business20 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|
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Disney's Next Chief Steps Into the Spotlight as Iger, Walden Watch
business24 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’s Executive Duo Gets a New Script: D’Amaro to CEO Path, Walden Expands Creative Command
business24 days ago

Disney’s Executive Duo Gets a New Script: D’Amaro to CEO Path, Walden Expands Creative Command

Disney is reshaping its leadership: Josh D’Amaro is positioned to report to Bob Iger as the future CEO, while Dana Walden takes a broadened role as president and chief creative officer overseeing Disney’s TV/film studios and streaming (excluding ESPN). Walden will also act as a close advisor to D’Amaro, signaling a two-pronged approach to run Disney’s entertainment and experiences, with a focus on guiding production, streaming profitability, and navigating industry disruption as the company balances parks, media, and new technologies.

via Variety|
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Walden Elevated to Lead Disney’s Creative Engine Across Film and TV
business24 days ago

Walden Elevated to Lead Disney’s Creative Engine Across Film and TV

Dana Walden was named Disney’s President and Chief Creative Officer, expanding her oversight to Disney Entertainment (film and TV) as well as Hulu, Disney+, and TWDC Marketing, with Alan Bergman now reporting to her and the role reporting to Josh D’Amaro. The move cements Walden as a leading candidate to succeed Bob Iger, reflecting a rare two-executive approach to Disney’s leadership while linking TV and film under one creative leadership umbrella based on her long track record at Disney and Fox.

via Deadline|
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Disney Reshapes Leadership: Josh D'Amaro Named CEO as Walden Expands Creative Power
business24 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 Board Chooses D’Amaro as CEO in Unanimous, Clean Succession
business25 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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D'Amaro Takes the Helm, Pledging Continuity for Disney's Movie Studio
business25 days ago

D'Amaro Takes the Helm, Pledging Continuity for Disney's Movie Studio

Disney named Josh D'Amaro as CEO with Dana Walden as President and Chief Creative Officer; Alan Bergman will report to Walden, while film chiefs David Greenbaum and Marvel chief Kevin Feige stay under Bergman, signaling continuity for the movie division. Insiders expect steady leadership rather than upheaval, with Feige continuing Marvel plans and D'Amaro bringing Iger-like charisma. Disney's 2026 slate includes The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5, a live-action Moana, and Avengers: Doomsday, as the company builds on a strong 2025 box-office performance.

via Deadline|
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entertainment2 years ago

Ryan Murphy to Leave Netflix for Disney

Ryan Murphy, the creator of hit TV shows like "Glee" and "American Horror Story," is reportedly leaving Netflix and negotiating a new deal with Disney. Murphy previously worked with Disney executive Dana Walden at 20th Century Fox, where he created several successful shows. If he signs with Disney, he will reunite with Walden and continue producing hit shows for the company.

via The Daily Beast|
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Ryan Murphy in Talks to Return to Disney Amid Netflix Departure
entertainment2 years ago

Ryan Murphy in Talks to Return to Disney Amid Netflix Departure

Ryan Murphy is set to leave Netflix at the end of his $300M five-year overall deal and is in talks with Disney, reuniting him with Dana Walden. Murphy has been responsible for some of Netflix's biggest hits, including Monster and The Watcher. He still has ongoing projects with Netflix, but if he returns to Disney, he will also reunite with FX boss John Landgraf. Murphy's deal with Netflix started in 2018 and he has remained silent on the WGA/AMPTP standoff during the writers' strike.

via Deadline|
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Ryan Murphy's Move from Netflix to Disney Confirmed.
entertainment2 years ago

Ryan Murphy's Move from Netflix to Disney Confirmed.

Ryan Murphy, the producer behind hits like American Horror Story and The Politician, will leave Netflix at the end of his five-year, nine-figure overall deal and join Disney. He will reunite with Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, who worked with Murphy when she headed 20th Century Fox TV. Murphy's output for 20th TV includes FX’s American Crime Story anthology, Pose and Feud, whose second season is in the works.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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