The Walt Disney Company has named Josh D'Amaro as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Dana Walden taking on the role of President and Chief Creative Officer. D'Amaro will formally assume his position on March 18, succeeding current CEO Bob Iger who is stepping down this year.
D'Amaro, a seasoned executive with 24 years at Disney, has been instrumental in leading the company's experiences unit, overseeing its global network of theme parks and hotel resorts, as well as cruise ships and consumer products. His tenure spans over two decades, with his appointment marked by Chairman James Gorman describing him as an "exceptional leader" whose leadership will drive the company's future success.
Walden's promotion to President and Chief Creative Officer marks a significant shift in Disney's strategy under Iger's leadership. With her background in leading entertainment media, news, and content businesses, including its streaming service, Walden is well-positioned to drive creative excellence across the Disney umbrella.
Iger's departure has been described as a key priority by the company's board of directors, who have actively sought to identify and develop a strong successor candidate. The transition marks a new chapter for Disney under D'Amaro's leadership, with the company poised to tackle ambitious projects while maintaining its commitment to operational excellence.
As part of his appointment, Disney has confirmed that Walden will be responsible for driving creative initiatives across the company, building on her extensive experience in leading content and entertainment businesses. The move is seen as a strategic shift towards leveraging Disney's diverse assets to deliver innovative experiences to audiences worldwide.
D'Amaro, a seasoned executive with 24 years at Disney, has been instrumental in leading the company's experiences unit, overseeing its global network of theme parks and hotel resorts, as well as cruise ships and consumer products. His tenure spans over two decades, with his appointment marked by Chairman James Gorman describing him as an "exceptional leader" whose leadership will drive the company's future success.
Walden's promotion to President and Chief Creative Officer marks a significant shift in Disney's strategy under Iger's leadership. With her background in leading entertainment media, news, and content businesses, including its streaming service, Walden is well-positioned to drive creative excellence across the Disney umbrella.
Iger's departure has been described as a key priority by the company's board of directors, who have actively sought to identify and develop a strong successor candidate. The transition marks a new chapter for Disney under D'Amaro's leadership, with the company poised to tackle ambitious projects while maintaining its commitment to operational excellence.
As part of his appointment, Disney has confirmed that Walden will be responsible for driving creative initiatives across the company, building on her extensive experience in leading content and entertainment businesses. The move is seen as a strategic shift towards leveraging Disney's diverse assets to deliver innovative experiences to audiences worldwide.
. Like, they both seem super qualified for their roles, but also... how's this gonna play out? Are they gonna work together like a well-oiled machine or is there some tension brewing beneath the surface? I mean, it’s always hard to know what goes on behind closed doors at these big companies 
. Also, 24 years of experience at Disney is insane! You'd think someone would want to try something new after that long 
guess he's gonna be like the king of all things Disney - and by 'king' I mean he'll have to deal with Bob Iger's ego still lingering around 
. On a more serious note, Dana Walden sounds like a total boss lady! She's got experience in leading various media businesses and now she's gonna bring that creativity magic to Disney 
Josh has been with disney 4eva & I'm all about that nostalgia vibe 
but I'm hyped 2 c how he's gonna take it 2 new heights as CEO 
he's been with Disney for like 24 yrs and has led some amazing initiatives! I think it's awesome that Dana Walden is coming on board too, she sounds super qualified and will bring a fresh perspective to the creative side of things. 
I'm curious to see what kind of projects they'll greenlight next, maybe we'll get even more epic Marvel & Star Wars movies 
I think there's more to it than that. It's like, what are we even looking for in a leader?
... Like, Josh D'Amaro has been with Disney for ages, which is cool and all, but does that mean he's not bringing in any fresh ideas? 
And what about the creative side of things? Dana Walden seems like a great fit, tho! I love her experience in leading entertainment media and news businesses... hopefully she'll bring some much-needed creative spark to the company 
. But at the same time, it's sad that Bob Iger is stepping down... he was such an iconic leader for so long 
. I think it's safe to say he'll bring some much-needed stability after Bob Iger steps down 
. Walden's got a solid background in leading content businesses too, so I'm curious to see how they work together 
. The future of Disney looks bright, and I'm excited to see what D'Amaro has planned 
She's got that whole leadership vibe down pat and I know she'll bring so much creative genius to the table 
Can't wait to see what the future holds for Disney under this new team! 
anyway, i'm excited to see how walden shakes things up as president and chief creative officer, but at the same time i'm a bit concerned about what they're gonna do with all those iconic franchises... are we still gonna make movies? 
or is it all gonna be theme park magic now? 
. She's been doing a great job as COO and has some major experience in leading content and entertainment businesses. Plus, she's got that whole streaming service thing down pat 
. I'm not saying D'Amaro can't do it, but I think he might struggle to balance the creative side of things with the operational aspect 
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... will make a difference or not. At least they're trying to stay relevant with their "strategic shift" and all that jazz 
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walden comin in as president & ceo is like the icing on the cake 
shes got da skills 2 drive creative excellence across all disney platforms 
can't wait to see what the future holds for disney under their leadership 