The Walt Disney Co. has appointed Josh D’Amaro as its next chief executive officer, elevating the veteran parks and experiences executive to the top job at one of the world’s most influential entertainment companies.
D’Amaro, 54, has been serving as chairman of Disney’s theme parks and experiences division, the unit that generates the majority of the company’s operating income through its parks, cruises, and consumer products. He will succeed longtime CEO Bob Iger, who returned to the role in 2022 after previously leading Disney from 2005 to 2020. The move caps a multiyear succession process closely watched by Wall Street, Hollywood, and fans of the company around the world.
