In a move that marks a new chapter for the entertainment behemoth, Disney has officially announced its next CEO: Josh D'Amaro. As of March, the former chairman of Disney Experiences will assume the top spot in a unanimous decision by the company's board of directors.
D'Amaro, who has spent 28 years at Disney, brings extensive experience across various divisions, including theme parks, cruises, consumer products, and video games. Notably, he replaces Bob Iger, who stepped down as CEO earlier this year following a tumultuous tenure that saw the company face significant challenges.
In 2020, Disney had previously appointed Bob Chapek as its successor to Iger, but his tenure lasted only until 2022, when Iger returned to lead the company. Subsequently, a search committee was formed in 2023, with Iger serving as a mentor to potential candidates. D'Amaro's appointment marks a decisive shift in leadership at Disney.
During his time at the helm, Iger oversaw several significant moves, including the launch of Disney+, the acquisition of Hulu, and the purchase of 20th Century Fox's film and television studios. As part of his transition out of CEO duties, Iger will continue to serve on the board as a senior advisor until the end of this year.
With D'Amaro at the helm, Disney is poised to navigate the ever-changing entertainment landscape with a seasoned veteran at the wheel. The appointment brings an air of stability and continuity, as D'Amaro is well-positioned to build on Iger's legacy while driving innovation and growth in the company's various divisions.
D'Amaro, who has spent 28 years at Disney, brings extensive experience across various divisions, including theme parks, cruises, consumer products, and video games. Notably, he replaces Bob Iger, who stepped down as CEO earlier this year following a tumultuous tenure that saw the company face significant challenges.
In 2020, Disney had previously appointed Bob Chapek as its successor to Iger, but his tenure lasted only until 2022, when Iger returned to lead the company. Subsequently, a search committee was formed in 2023, with Iger serving as a mentor to potential candidates. D'Amaro's appointment marks a decisive shift in leadership at Disney.
During his time at the helm, Iger oversaw several significant moves, including the launch of Disney+, the acquisition of Hulu, and the purchase of 20th Century Fox's film and television studios. As part of his transition out of CEO duties, Iger will continue to serve on the board as a senior advisor until the end of this year.
With D'Amaro at the helm, Disney is poised to navigate the ever-changing entertainment landscape with a seasoned veteran at the wheel. The appointment brings an air of stability and continuity, as D'Amaro is well-positioned to build on Iger's legacy while driving innovation and growth in the company's various divisions.
HE'S BEEN WITH THE COMPANY FOR 28 YEARS AND BRINGS SO MUCH EXPERIENCE TO THE TABLE, IT'S LIKE, WOAH! 
i mean, the guy's been all over the place - theme parks, cruises, consumer products, and video games... he's like a superhero of Disney! 
AND LET'S BE REAL, IGER WAS A BIT OF A WILD CARD, BUT D'AMARO SEEMS LIKE THE PERFECT FOLK TO STEADY THE SHIP AND KEEP DISNEY ON TRACK. 
i'm all about that stability and continuity right now! 
he's been with the company for like 28 years, so i think he knows what he's doing. not having a super tumultuous tenure like bob igers was definitely a plus, especially since they searched for someone else before him 
but anyway, d'amaro seems like a solid pick to take over. disney's got some big shoes to fill, especially with all the changes that happened under igers... but hey, at least he's not trying anything too crazy out of the gate 
he'll be taking over from bob iger, who had a pretty crazy run as ceo. 
iger's been around since 2005 and led some big changes like launching disney+ and buying fox's studios. 
he seems like a solid choice, 'cause he's got experience in all areas of the company. 
hopefully he can bring stability after iger's tumultuous time. 
he's been at Disney 4eva! i wonder wut changes r gonna happen now, esp wiv all the tech stuff Disney just acquired...like Hulu & Disney+. hows d'Amaro gonna make it work? 
what do u think wut new things r gonna happen under D'Amaro's leadership? 
but hearing about josh d'amaro taking over at disney makes me feel a little better 
and with bob iger stepping down after all the challenges they faced together 
it's clear that they're gonna do great things with d'amaro at the wheel 
i'm excited to see what new stuff he's gonna bring to the table! 
anyway, super interesting move by Disney, hope Josh D'Amaro brings some fresh ideas to the table 
. With 28 years at Disney under his belt, he knows the inner workings of the company like the back of his hand 
. His appointment also marks an interesting shift in leadership style, as it seems they're opting for continuity over radical change 
. I'm curious to see how he'll build on Bob Iger's legacy and drive innovation in the various divisions 
. Overall, it's a smart move that sets Disney up for success in this ever-changing entertainment landscape 
! 28 yrs at Disney = total Disney expertise 
. Stability & continuity incoming, yay for the long haul 
. Iger did some great stuff during his time as CEO, but sometimes you gotta let someone new come in with fresh eyes 
. D'Amaro's got a lot of experience under his belt, so fingers crossed he can keep Disney on track and build on all the good work Iger started 
maybe we'll get to see some changes in consumer products or video games now that d'amaro's at the helm 
OMG yaaas! finally a new CEO for Disney!! Josh D'Amaro seems like a total legend, 28 yrs at disney!!! he's got experience in all areas - theme parks, cruises, merchandising... i mean who else can say they've done it all? 
he's gonna bring stability and continuity after that drama with Bob Iger... i'm low-key hyped to see what new things disney comes up with under his leadership 
. But seriously, Josh D'Amaro's got some serious clout under his belt - theme parks, cruises, consumer products... I'm thinking this dude knows what he's doing 
as CEO before him, so this is kinda a breath of fresh air 
i mean, it'll be interesting to see how disney adapts its strategy to stay ahead of the game. also, 28 years is a long time to be at one company, so gotta wonder what's driving him to make this move now