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Disney Appoints Parks Chief Josh D'Amaro CEO
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On Feb. 4, 2026, the Walt Disney Company board named Josh D'Amaro, chair of Disney Experiences, as Bob Iger's successor, with Dana Walden becoming president and chief creative officer; both assume roles March 18 and Iger will step back by year-end. The Slate essay catalogs D'Amaro's parks-focused background and controversies, comparing his rise to Succession's Tom Wambsgans and noting a revenue-driven, experience-first direction.
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