Overview
- Disney's board unanimously elected Josh D'Amaro to succeed Bob Iger, with the handover scheduled for March 18 at the annual meeting.
- Dana Walden will take a newly created position as President and Chief Creative Officer, centralizing oversight of films and series.
- Bob Iger will leave the CEO post, remain on the board, and serve as Senior Adviser through year-end for a controlled transition.
- D'Amaro has led Disney Experiences since 2020, a unit that recently delivered about 72% of operating profit on roughly 39% of revenue.
- Board chair James Gorman and Iger publicly endorsed D'Amaro, marking a decisive close to a prolonged succession process after the Chapek tenure.