Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro Remains Frontrunner for Next Disney CEO

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Josh D’Amaro Outlines Strategic Priorities as New Walt Disney Company CEO

As The Walt Disney Company officially enters a new era, the corporate leadership team has updated its executive roster to reflect Josh D’Amaro as the new Chief Executive Officer. Alongside this appointment, the company released a refreshed corporate biography that provides a first look at D’Amaro’s strategic roadmap for the global brand.

In his newly updated executive profile, D’Amaro is officially listed as CEO, with a biography that highlights the core pillars of his vision for Disney’s future. His outlined priorities center on a “marriage” of human creativity and cutting-edge technology. By uniting these two forces, D’Amaro aims to evolve Disney’s legendary storytelling into even more immersive and unforgettable experiences, ultimately deepening the emotional bond between the company and its global fan base.

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Below is the full official corporate biography, including the specific focus on his leadership priorities.

Josh D’Amaro is Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, leading a unified portfolio of world-class brands and businesses committed to exceptional storytelling and meaningful consumer connections. As part of his strategic vision for the company, D’Amaro has outlined priorities aimed at uniting human creativity with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable storytelling experiences that deepen Disney’s enduring bond with fans and consumers. Under his leadership, Disney is harnessing the power of its creative engines, global reach, and multiple consumer touchpoints to accelerate into a new era of innovation and growth.

D’Amaro assumes the role of CEO after serving as Chairman of Disney Experiences, the company’s largest and fastest growing business segment, with $36 billion in annual revenue in FY2025. During his tenure leading Disney Experiences, D’Amaro spearheaded the largest expansion in the segment’s history, guiding a multi‑year strategy with capital investment to significantly expand Disney’s footprint worldwide, including new cruise ships, resorts, themed lands, attractions, and technologies that will redefine the Disney guest experience for future generations — all powered by close collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Studios, and the filmmakers and creators behind Disney’s most enduring franchises.

Over his nearly three-decade career at Disney, D’Amaro has played a central role in shaping the modern Disney brand across theme parks, cruise ships, retail, games, immersive experiences, and real world and digital storytelling. His leadership has been defined by a commitment to quality, ingenuity, and strategic growth — and by a core understanding of how Disney’s stories create unmatched experiences for audiences around the world.

A forward-looking leader with an acute focus on the intersection of creativity and innovation, D’Amaro has championed the integration of cutting-edge technology across Disney’s businesses — from Walt Disney Imagineering’s breakthroughs in advanced robotics and next-generation animatronics to a landmark platform partnership with Epic Games that will redefine how fans play, create, and connect with Disney stories. His vision places technology in service of creativity, using it to expand the Disney universe for new audiences and position the company at the forefront of a rapidly evolving global media landscape.

Recognized for his global perspective, D’Amaro has held executive roles at Disney both in the U.S. and internationally across finance, business strategy, marketing, creative development, and operations. His work has contributed to some of Disney’s most celebrated recent achievements, including the launch of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Avengers Campus, and multiple milestones in the company’s cruise and resort portfolio.

Throughout his career, D’Amaro has been guided by an abiding belief in the power of the Disney brand — its heritage, its storytelling legacy, and its unparalleled emotional connection with audiences and families. His leadership emphasizes creative courage, disciplined investment, global expansion, and relentless innovation to ensure Disney continues to inspire generations to come, supported by a culture that empowers the people who bring its stories to life.

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The company has officially refreshed its corporate leadership webpage to reflect the significant transition of power as former CEO Bob Iger concludes his tenure.

Taking the top spot is Josh D’Amaro, whose move into the CEO role marks a major shift for the executive team. This updated roster serves as the official starting point for a new era of Disney leadership, signaling the formal handover of the company’s strategic vision.

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