With Iger stepping back, Disney elevates Josh D’Amaro to CEO and Dana Walden to chief creative officer in dual-power shift. Josh D’Amaro has been appointed chief executive of The Walt Disney Company, ending a years-long effort to choose a successor to Bob Iger, the architect of Disney’s modern expansion across film, television, and streaming. D’Amaro has served since 2020 as chairman of Disney Experiences, the famed studio’s theme‑park and travel business. In parallel, Disney Entertainment co-