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Disney Names Josh D’Amaro as Next CEO
Joe Palmisano
By: Joe Palmisano

Disney Names Josh D’Amaro Next CEO

The Walt Disney Company’s board has elected Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro as the next CEO, effective March 18, 2026, succeeding longtime CEO Robert A. Iger. D’Amaro, a 28-year Disney veteran and “the architect of the largest global expansion in Disney Experiences history,” will also be appointed to the board.  

“Josh D’Amaro possesses that rare combination of inspiring leadership and innovation, a keen eye for strategic growth opportunities, and a deep passion for the Disney brand and its people – all of which make him the right person to take the helm as Disney’s next CEO,” said James Gorman, chairman of the board. “Josh D’Amaro is an exceptional leader and the right person to become our next CEO,” added Iger. 

Concurrent with D’Amaro’s appointment, Dana Walden, currently Co-Chair of Disney Entertainment, has been named President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company, also effective March 18, and will report directly to D’Amaro. Iger will remain a senior advisor and board member until his retirement on December 31, 2026.  

“There is no limit to what Disney can achieve, and I am excited to work with our teams across the company and brilliant creative partners to honor Disney’s remarkable legacy while continuing to innovate, grow, and deliver exceptional value for our consumers and shareholders,” D’Amaro said. 

Pictured: (L-R) Dana Walden & Josh D’Amaro 

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Joe Palmisano is editorial director of Connect Money, where he oversees daily coverage of alternative assets, direct investments, financial advisory and the economy. He brings three decades of experience as a financial journalist, analyst and portfolio manager. Before joining Connect Money, Palmisano wrote for The Wall Street Journal, covering foreign exchange, global fixed-income and equity markets. He later served as a senior research analyst and portfolio manager, producing market analysis and managing foreign exchange and U.S. equity portfolios for FX Concepts. His work has also appeared in SFO Magazine and CMT Association publications. Palmisano earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from The American University and holds the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation and is a member of the CFA Institute.
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