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Josh D'Amaro will be the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company. He'll be appointed on March 18, 2026. Current CEO Bob Iger will serve as Senior Advisor until his retirement from the company on December 31, 2026.
The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced today that, in a unanimous vote held on Monday, it elected Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro to become Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, effective at the upcoming Annual Meeting on March 18, 2026, when he will succeed longtime Disney CEO Robert A. Iger. The Board also intends to appoint D’Amaro as a director immediately following that meeting.
Current CEO Bob Iger has provided extensive mentorship to the internal candidates throughout the succession planning process, and upon transition will continue to serve as Senior Advisor and a member of the Disney Board until his retirement from the company on December 31, 2026.
Dana Walden was also named the new President & Chief Creative Officer.
We congratulate Josh D'Amaro and wish him success in his new role as Disney CEO.
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