{"id":2563554,"date":"2026-02-03T10:48:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/josh-damaro-named-new-disney-ceo-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:49:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:49:59","slug":"josh-damaro-named-new-disney-ceo-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/josh-damaro-named-new-disney-ceo-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Josh D\u2019Amaro named new Disney CEO &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjosh-damaro-named-new-disney-ceo-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2563554&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Josh D\u2019Amaro has been named the Walt Disney Company\u2019s next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-corporations-consider-blocking-monetary-support-to-gop\/\" title=\"U.S. corporations consider blocking monetary support to GOP\">chief executive<\/a>, succeeding Bob Iger on March 18 after an extended search. A 28-year veteran of Disney\u2019s theme-park division, he will move from his role as chairman of Disney Experiences, the unit that last year generated about 60% of the company\u2019s profits. the board described D\u2019Amaro as possessing inspiring leadership, a keen eye for strategic growth, adn a deep passion for the Disney brand, making him the natural choice to lead in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disney-lack-of-consumer-acceptance-cutting-into-company-revenue\/\" title=\"Disney&#039;s revenue is being affected by a lack of consumer acceptance\">changing entertainment landscape<\/a>. Disney\u2019s board chair James Gorman and Iger publicly endorsed the appointment, praising his ability to blend creativity with operational excellence and his understanding of what resonates with audiences. Four candidates dominated speculation in the succession process\u2014D\u2019Amaro, ESPN head Jimmy pitaro, movie chief Alan Bergman, and TV chief Dana Walden\u2014though reports indicate Walden will become president and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/theyre-soldiers-theyre-not-nancy-pelosis-servants-fl-governor-desantis-orders-his-national-guard-troops-in-dc-back-to-florida-video\/\" title=\"\u201cThey\u2019re Soldiers, They\u2019re Not Nancy Pelosi\u2019s Servants\u201d \u2013 FL Governor DeSantis Orders His National Guard Troops in DC Back to Florida (VIDEO)\">chief creative officer<\/a> instead of CEO. The article also notes a related Disney settlement over alleged violations of children\u2019s privacy.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Josh D&rsquo;Amaro named new Disney CEO<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2080292\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Josh D&rsquo;Amaro was declared the new CEO of the Walt <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/disney\/\">Disney<\/a> Corporation after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-leaders-struggle-to-agree-on-splitting-power-over-dueling-stances-on-keeping-filibuster-in-practice\/\" title=\"Senate leaders struggle to agree on splitting power over dueling stances on keeping filibuster in practice\">long period<\/a> of searching.<\/p>\n<p>D&rsquo;Amaro, a veteran of the theme park division with 28 years of experience, will take the new position from incumbent CEO <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3030805\/disneys-bob-iger-presented-honorary-knighthood-prince-william\/\">Bob Iger<\/a> on March 18. Despite having little experience in movies and television, the company&rsquo;s board of directors expressed confidence that D&rsquo;Amaro&rsquo;s &ldquo;rare combination of inspiring leadership and innovation, a keen eye for strategic growth opportunities, and a deep passion for the Disney brand and its people,&rdquo; made him the natural choice.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/4442878\/utah-gop-lawmaker-introduces-bill-would-make-livestock-drug-available-pharmacies\/\">Utah GOP lawmaker introduces bill that would make livestock drug available at pharmacies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/premium\/4433826\/oil-rig-work-venezuela-after-nicolas-maduro\/\">Who&rsquo;s turning up for oil rig work in post-Maduro Venezuela?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/premium\/4437847\/america-first-requires-dominance-king-dollar\/\">&#8216;America First&#8217; requires dominance of King Dollar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Throughout this search process, Josh has demonstrated a strong vision for the company&rsquo;s future and a deep understanding of the creative spirit that makes Disney unique in an ever-changing marketplace. He has an outstanding record of business achievement, collaborating with some of the biggest names in entertainment to bring their stories to life in our parks, showcasing the power of combining Disney storytelling with cutting-edge technology,&rdquo; Disney Board of Directors Chairman <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/thewaltdisneycompany.com\/press-releases\/josh-damaro-named-next-chief-executive-officer-of-the-walt-disney-company\/\">James Gorman said in a statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Iger concurred in his own statement. &ldquo;Josh D&rsquo;Amaro is an exceptional leader and the right person to become our next CEO,&rdquo;&nbsp;he said.&nbsp;&ldquo;He has an instinctive appreciation of the Disney brand, and a deep understanding of what resonates with our audiences, paired with the rigor and attention to detail required to deliver some of our most ambitious projects. His ability to combine creativity with operational excellence is exemplary and I am thrilled for Josh and the company.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>D&rsquo;Amaro will move to head of the company from his previous position as chairman of Disney Experiences, the division that raked in 60% of the company&rsquo;s profit last year.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4364907\/disney-10-million-settlement-children-privacy\/\">DISNEY AGREES TO PAY $10 MILLION FOR ALLEGEDLY VIOLATING CHILDREN&rsquo;S PRIVACY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Four candidates dominated the three<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >-year-long succession crisis<\/a>: ESPN head Jimmy Pitaro, Disney movie chief Alan Bergman, Disney television chief Dana Walden, and D&rsquo;Amaro, according to the <em>New York Times<\/em>. Walden was long considered <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hollywood\/\">Hollywood&rsquo;s<\/a> top pick.<\/p>\n<p>Walden will instead become the president and chief creative officer of Disney.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Josh D\u2019Amaro appointed Disney&#8217;s next CEO<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2563555,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP21154131565036.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[6344,72726,72727,72725,32076],"class_list":["post-2563554","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-disney","tag-disney-ceo","tag-executive-leadership","tag-josh-damaro","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP21154131565036.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2563554","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2563554"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2563554\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2563558,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2563554\/revisions\/2563558"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2563555"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2563554"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2563554"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2563554"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}