The Walt Disney Company Reports Leadership Changes
Summary
The Walt Disney Company's Board appointed Josh D'Amaro as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 18, 2026, succeeding Robert A. Iger. Mr. Iger will transition to Senior Advisor, reporting exclusively to the Board, and will continue as a Board member until December 31, 2026 (via Ex. 10.1). Dana Walden was also appointed President and Chief Creative Officer, effective March 18, 2026 (via Ex. 10.3). Mr. D'Amaro, previously Chairman of Disney Experiences, led that segment to $36 billion in annual revenue in FY2025 (via Ex. 99.1).
Why It Matters
This marks a significant leadership transition for The Walt Disney Company, with Josh D'Amaro, who previously led the Disney Experiences segment to $36 billion in annual revenue in FY2025, taking over as CEO. The move of long-time CEO Robert A. Iger to a Senior Advisor role signals a strategic shift in executive leadership.
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Key Quote
“On February 2, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of The Walt Disney Company (the "Company") appointed Josh D'Amaro, currently the Chairman of Disney Experiences, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and appointed Robert A.”
— From Item 5.02
Filing Details
Reported Items
Additional Information
- CIK Number
- 0001744489
- Filing Date
- Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Filing Time
- 12:00 AM UTC
- Form Type
- 8-K
- Materiality Level
- high
- Sentiment
- neutral