Disney Appoints Parks Chief Josh D'Amaro CEO

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.