Dana Walden Named President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company

Disney Appoints Dana Walden to New Enterprise-Wide Creative Leadership Role

In a historic move for the company, The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has announced that Dana Walden, currently Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, has been named President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company.

Effective March 18, 2026, Walden will step into this newly created role, reporting directly to incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro.

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A Historic First for Disney

This appointment marks the first time in the company’s history that a single executive will oversee creative expression across the entire enterprise. In her new capacity, Walden will be responsible for ensuring that Disney’s world-class storytelling and brand identity remain consistent across every audience touchpoint—from streaming and linear television to news and global content businesses.

The Board intends for this role to bridge the gap between creative vision and business objectives, driving enterprise-wide initiatives that translate Disney’s storied legacy into future growth.

Proven Creative Leadership

Since joining Disney, Walden has earned significant respect within the creative community while leading the company’s entertainment media and streaming businesses. Outgoing CEO Bob Iger highlighted her readiness for the position, noting her deep knowledge of Disney’s diverse brands and her ability to lead the heart of the company: its creativity.

“Dana Walden is an excellent leader who commands tremendous respect from the creative community,” said Bob Iger. “She has accumulated great knowledge about the many facets of our businesses and brands, and is very well prepared to be President and Chief Creative Officer.”

Continuity and Collaboration

Walden will work closely with Josh D’Amaro as he transitions into the CEO role, as well as Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman and ESPN Chairman James Pitaro. Together, this leadership team is tasked with maintaining Disney’s creative momentum while navigating a rapidly changing global marketplace.

Before this promotion, Walden’s leadership helped guide Disney through a period of significant industry disruption, focusing on restoring financial discipline and delivering sustained profitability across the company’s streaming platforms.

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