Disney names parks chief Josh D'Amaro as its next CEO
Josh D'Amaro, who led Disney's parks and experiences division generating over 70% of operating income, will succeed Bob Iger as CEO in a move favoring internal leadership.
- Disney has appointed Josh D'Amaro as its next CEO, succeeding Bob Iger after a closely watched succession race.
- The Disney board, led by James Gorman, vetted candidates primarily from Disney's executive ranks for the top job.
- Bob Iger expressed confidence in Disney's changes over the last three years and its future success.
- The new CEO will face challenges including declines in linear TV and rising sports rights costs as Disney transitions to its next phase.
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Disney's next CEO is a man Disney adults call 'Daddy Josh'
Stop us if you've heard this one before. Disney CEO Bob Iger has picked his successor, naming the chairman of Disney Experiences, the segment of the company that runs its theme parks. While that didn't pan out too well last time, with Bob Chapek taking over for two years from 2020 to 2022 before Iger returned to relieve him of his duties, the second try just might be the charm. This time around, Chapek's successor in the parks division is being …
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