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February 3, 2026
Who is Josh D'Amaro, Disney's next CEO?
D'Amaro's appointment to the top job once again brings to the fore Disney's storied history in park-going at a time of massive growth for the division.
TL;DR
- Josh D'Amaro is the new CEO of The Walt Disney Co., replacing Bob Iger.
- D'Amaro previously led Disney's experiences division, which includes theme parks, cruise lines, and consumer products.
- Under D'Amaro, the experiences division saw substantial revenue and profit growth, with plans for $60 billion in park investments.
- He has experience with international park expansions and the growth of Disney's cruise line.
- D'Amaro also spearheaded a $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games for a digital playground.
- A potential learning curve for D'Amaro lies in managing Disney's streaming and linear television businesses, which face industry challenges.
- Maintaining the stability of Disney's streaming future will be a key focus.
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