Some posts may contain affiliate links which means our team could earn money if you purchase products from our site.
Industry Consensus Points to Josh D’Amaro as Top Choice for Disney CEO
In a recent Bloomberg survey of more than 700 industry insiders, Josh D’Amaro emerged as the definitive favorite to become the next Disney CEO. The poll suggests a strong professional consensus that D’Amaro is the best-suited candidate to take the helm of The Walt Disney Company.
Related – Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro Remains Frontrunner for Next Disney CEO
Bloomberg’s latest year-end survey of over 700 industry experts reveals a shifting landscape for major entertainment players. While the consensus suggests Netflix will eventually acquire Warner Bros. (though the potential for CNN reform remains a top concern), the focus has largely shifted to Disney’s looming succession.
According to the results, Josh D’Amaro has emerged as the frontrunner for Disney CEO, securing nearly 30% of the vote and unseating previous winner Dana Walden, who followed with 22.5%. Interestingly, Bob Iger remains a factor in the eyes of many; roughly 18% of experts believe he will still be at the helm by 2027.
Beyond the top contenders, the poll explored alternative leadership structures: 15.3% of experts favored a co-CEO model, 8.8% looked toward an outsider, and 5.5% preferred a different internal Disney candidate. Notably, former CEO Bob Chapek was excluded from the conversation entirely. The transition strategy involves the successor working in tandem with Bob Iger for a set period, a move designed to ensure stability. To prevent a “talent exodus” after the announcement, the board is proactively negotiating contract extensions and offering expanded roles to high-level executives.
While Disney officially aims to name a successor in early 2026, the public discourse is already heating up. Dana Walden recently addressed the race directly, and the Wall Street Journal has signaled a preference for Josh D’Amaro. For Iger, the weight of the decision is evident; he has openly expressed the difficulty of choosing a leader capable of navigating Disney’s complex future.
Do you want to see Josh D’Amaro as Disney’s new CEO?
Get all the best Disney News
and more, straight to your inbox!
We don't spam. Read our privacy policy for more info.
For the BEST in Disney, Universal, Dollywood, and SeaWorld Theme Park News, Entertainment, Merchandise & More follow us on, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Don't forget to check out the Chip and Company Radio Network too!
Let our friends at Get Away Today help you book your next Disney or Universal Vacation. They are the preferred Travel Agency of Chip and Company and Disney Addicts, and who we use ourselves.
