Overview
- Dana Walden will assume the new President and Chief Creative Officer role on March 18, the same day Josh D’Amaro becomes CEO.
- Her remit expands beyond streaming to oversee film and TV production across the company, building on her current co-chair role with Alan Bergman.
- Gorman told Variety that Walden’s focus includes integrating AI into movie production and lifting streaming margins to industry-leading levels.
- As Chief Creative Officer, she is expected to connect storytelling across merchandise, theme parks, cruises, theaters, and streaming.
- Disney has not announced who will succeed Walden in her Disney Entertainment/streaming duties, and coverage notes AI adoption will roll out cautiously given 2023 labor agreements.