Disney’s Bob Iger and Successor Josh D’Amaro Meet at Disneyland
In a recent Instagram post, Bob Iger shared photos of his visit to Disneyland with Josh D’Amaro, the future CEO of The Walt Disney Company. The pair celebrated D’Amaro’s upcoming appointment in front of iconic landmarks such as Sleeping Beauty Castle and the Partner Statue. Iger expressed his enthusiasm for D’Amaro’s new role.
Transition of Leadership at The Walt Disney Company
D’Amaro will officially assume the CEO position on March 18, 2026, during the Annual Meeting. Following this meeting, he will also be appointed as a director. This decision was made after a unanimous vote by the Board on February 2. Dana Walden has been named the new President and Chief Creative Officer, having also been considered for the CEO role.
Josh D’Amaro’s Professional Background
- Education: Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Georgetown University in 1993.
- Early Career: Worked in finance at Gillette Company before joining Disney in 1998.
- Career Progression:
- Vice President of Sales and Travel Trade Marketing (1998-2008).
- Director of Business Planning and Strategy Development (2005-2006).
- Chief Financial Officer for Disney Consumer Products Licensing (2008).
- Vice President of Adventures by Disney (2010).
- Oversaw the initial construction of Pandora – The World of Avatar as VP of Disney’s Animal Kingdom (2013-2014).
- Senior Vice President of Walt Disney World’s Resort & Transportation Operations (2014-2017).
- Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney World (2017).
- President of Disneyland Park (2018).
- Returned as President of Walt Disney World.
- Current Role: Head of Disney Experiences, overseeing six Disney resorts and Disney Cruise Line.
D’Amaro’s responsibilities include managing 12 theme parks, 57 resort hotels, and multiple upcoming projects like Disneyland Abu Dhabi. He leads a global team of 185,000 cast members.
Future Prospects and Considerations
As he prepares to take the helm, D’Amaro has long been recognized as a strong candidate for CEO, alongside other executives like Dana Walden and ESPN chairperson Jimmy Pitaro. With his extensive Disney history, he is expected to continue driving the company’s success into the future.
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