Overview
- Disney said D’Amaro will take the helm on March 18, 2026 following a unanimous board vote, with Iger remaining a senior advisor and board member until Dec. 31.
- Dana Walden will start the same day in a newly created role reporting to D’Amaro, overseeing creative strategy across media, news, and content.
- D’Amaro has led Disney’s Experiences division since 2020, a segment that produced about $36 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue and employs roughly 185,000 people across parks, cruises, and resorts.
- The transition followed a multi‑year search overseen by board chair James P. Gorman, with internal communications including a global town hall highlighting support from leaders such as Bruce Vaughn and Jeff Vahle.
- Priorities outlined for the incoming team include driving streaming growth, advancing ESPN and sports initiatives, resetting box-office strategy, and expanding high-return park investments such as planned international projects.