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Disney’s Executive Duo Gets a New Script: D’Amaro to CEO Path, Walden Expands Creative Command
business4 hours 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|
#business#dana-walden#disney
Walden Elevated to Lead Disney’s Creative Engine Across Film and TV
business4 hours 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|
#business#creative-leadership#dana-walden
Disney Reshapes Leadership: Josh D'Amaro Named CEO as Walden Expands Creative Power
business7 hours 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|
#bob-iger#business#dana-walden
Disney’s Bold Next Chapter: D’Amaro Plans Risk-Taking and AI-Driven Growth
business10 hours 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
business16 hours 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|
#bob-iger#business#dana-walden
Disney taps Josh D’Amaro as next CEO to steer the Mouse House
business17 hours 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
D'Amaro Takes the Helm, Pledging Continuity for Disney's Movie Studio
business23 hours 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|
#business#dana-walden#disney
Disney selects Josh D’Amaro to lead post-Iger era
business1 day 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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