Josh D'Amaro Named Disney CEO, Succeeding Bob Iger After Succession Planning

• Disney has appointed Josh D'Amaro, its parks chief, as the new CEO, replacing Bob Iger.
• D'Amaro previously served as Disney Experiences Chairman, overseeing theme parks, cruises, and resorts.
• This decision follows a previous CEO succession attempt that failed, leading to Iger's return in 2022 after Bob Chapek's tenure.
• Disney undertook a meticulous succession planning process, forming a committee in 2023 and enlisting James Gorman to lead the search in 2024.
• D'Amaro, with Disney since 1998, leads a multiyear $60 billion investment in parks and oversees Walt Disney Imagineering and licensing.

Why It Matters: Josh D'Amaro is Disney's new CEO, marking a carefully planned succession after previous leadership challenges.