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Josh D’Amaro Named Next CEO of The Walt Disney Company Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as Disney CEO in March 2026
The Walt Disney Company has officially named its next leader. In a unanimous vote, the Board of Directors has elected Josh D’Amaro, the current Chairman of Disney Experiences, to become the next Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company.
D’Amaro will officially take the helm on March 18, 2026, succeeding Robert A. Iger. Following the transition, Iger will continue to serve as a Senior Advisor and board member until his full retirement on December 31, 2026.
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A New Leadership Structure
The announcement also included a significant new role for Dana Walden, the current Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment. Effective March 18, Walden will become the President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company. This new position, a first for the company, will have Walden reporting directly to D’Amaro to ensure creative excellence and brand consistency across all Disney platforms.
Why Josh D’Amaro?
A 28-year veteran of the company, D’Amaro has become a favorite among fans and Cast Members alike during his time as President of Disneyland Resort, President of Walt Disney World Resort, and most recently as head of the Disney Experiences segment.
As Chairman of Disney Experiences, D’Amaro has overseen a period of massive growth, managing 12 theme parks, 57 resorts, Disney Cruise Line, and the popular Disney Vacation Club. He has been the primary architect of major expansions, including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Avengers Campus, and the upcoming Villains Land and Cars expansion at Magic Kingdom.
“Josh D’Amaro possesses that rare combination of inspiring leadership and innovation, a keen eye for strategic growth opportunities, and a deep passion for the Disney brand and its people,” said James Gorman, Chairman of the Board.
The Road Ahead
D’Amaro takes over a company that Bob Iger describes as being in a “vastly stronger position” than it was just a few years ago. With major projects on the horizon—including the Monsters, Inc. land at Hollywood Studios and a new Avatar destination at Disneyland—D’Amaro’s background in the parks segment suggests a continued focus on “turbocharging” growth in the experiences division.
“I am immensely grateful to the Board for entrusting me with leading a company that means so much to me and millions around the world,” D’Amaro said. “There is no limit to what Disney can achieve.”
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