Overview
- Dana Walden will become President and Chief Creative Officer on March 18, centralizing creative oversight across film, TV and streaming.
- Bob Iger will step back from day‑to‑day duties on March 18 and remain an employee and advisor through the end of 2026.
- In a joint ABC interview, D’Amaro described himself as a “big risk taker,” highlighting the planned Disneyland Abu Dhabi project and embracing AI as a tool for creators.
- Recent results showed record quarterly revenue of about $10 billion for parks and cruises and sharply higher streaming profits, though shares fell roughly 7% earlier this week.
- D’Amaro was chosen after an extensive board‑run search that considered internal and external candidates, with reporting indicating organizational continuity for leaders such as Alan Bergman and James Pitaro.