{"id":20778,"date":"2026-02-03T21:07:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T21:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalgunowner.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/disney-names-theme-parks-chief-josh-damaro-as-next-ceo-after-iger\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T21:07:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T21:07:04","slug":"disney-names-theme-parks-chief-josh-damaro-as-next-ceo-after-iger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalgunowner.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/disney-names-theme-parks-chief-josh-damaro-as-next-ceo-after-iger\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney Names Theme Parks Chief Josh D\u2019Amaro as Next CEO After Iger"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The longtime Disney executive will take over on March 18 after a unanimous board vote. Jamie McCarthy\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Walt Disney Company<\/a> has ended its nearly three-year search for a successor to its legendary CEO, Bob Iger<\/a>. Josh D\u2019Amaro, a longtime company veteran who has led Disney\u2019s theme park business since 2020, will step into Iger\u2019s shoes after a unanimous board vote, the company announced today (Feb. 3). He will officially assume the role on March 18, when Disney is scheduled to hold its annual shareholder meeting, and will also join the company\u2019s board.<\/p>\n

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The confirmation follows Iger\u2019s hint at a \u201cprobable transition\u201d during Disney\u2019s quarterly earnings call yesterday, as well as reports from outlets like Bloomberg that D\u2019Amaro\u2019s appointment was imminent.<\/a><\/p>\n

D\u2019Amaro currently runs Disney\u2019s most profitable division<\/a>. In the most recent quarter ended Dec. 27, Disney\u2019s experiences business, which includes its global theme parks, resorts, and cruise lines, generated a record $10 billion in revenue, accounting for 38 percent of the company\u2019s total revenue. The division delivered 71 percent of Disney\u2019s total operating profit.<\/p>\n

D\u2019Amaro, 54, joined Disney in 1998 at the Disneyland Resort. He has held a wide range of leadership roles, including chief financial officer of Disney Consumer Products Global Licensing, vice president of Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom, president of Disneyland Resort in California and president of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.<\/p>\n

In 2020, he was appointed chairman of Disney Experiences (formerly Disney Parks, Experiences and Products), reporting directly to Iger. In that role, D\u2019Amaro oversaw a $60 billion expansion initiative launched in 2023 to grow attractions, cruise ships and guest experiences worldwide. He also played a key role in Disney\u2019s $1.5 billion deal with Epic Games<\/a> last year, which gave the company an equity stake in the maker of Fortnite.<\/p>\n

D\u2019Amaro is known for his hands-on leadership style, frequently visiting Disney parks and engaging directly with frontline employees and guests.<\/p>\n

\u201cJosh D\u2019Amaro 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\u2014all of which make him the right person to take the helm as Disney\u2019s next CEO,\u201d<\/a> Disney Chairman James Gorman<\/a> said in a statement today.<\/p>\n

Still, D\u2019Amaro\u2019s appointment comes with a notable gap: he has no direct experience running a television or film business, an area where Disney continues to face challenges. While Disney\u2019s streaming division has just turned profitable, its future remains uncertain amid intensifying competition and rising content costs.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve made huge progress turning the streaming business into a profitable business,\u201d Iger said during yesterday\u2019s earnings call. \u201cWhen I came back three years ago, I had a tremendous amount that needed fixing. But anyone who runs a company also knows that it can\u2019t be about fixing. It has to be about preparing a company for its future and really putting in place taking steps to create opportunities for growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

As CEO, D\u2019Amaro will be tasked with expanding Disney\u2019s streaming services, completing the rollout of a standalone ESPN platform, and forging partnerships that push Disney\u2019s vast library of characters into new digital and interactive frontiers.<\/p>\n

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