Josh D'Amaro

Josh D'Amaro is the Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, the entertainment group behind Disney's films, television networks, streaming services, theme parks, and cruise line. He is known for leading Disney Experiences, the company's parks, resorts, cruise, and consumer products segment, from 2020 until he became CEO in March 2026.

Career timeline

• 2026 to present: Chief Executive Officer and Director, The Walt Disney Company
• 2020 to 2026: Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (now Disney Experiences)
• 2019 to 2020: President, Walt Disney World Resort
• 2018 to 2019: President, Disneyland Resort
• 2017 to 2018: Senior Vice President, Commercial Strategy, Walt Disney World Resort
• Earlier: Senior Vice President, Resort and Transportation Operations, Walt Disney World Resort; Vice President, Disney's Animal Kingdom; Vice President, Adventures by Disney
• 1998: Joined Disney at Disneyland Resort

Path to CEO

Josh D'Amaro joined Disney in 1998 at Disneyland Resort in California. Over the next two decades he held a series of operating roles in the parks business. He was Vice President of Adventures by Disney, the company's guided travel business, and Vice President of Disney's Animal Kingdom. At Walt Disney World Resort in Florida he was Senior Vice President of Resort and Transportation Operations and, from 2017 to 2018, Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy.

He became President of Disneyland Resort in 2018 and President of Walt Disney World Resort in 2019. On 18 May 2020 Disney named him Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, the segment later renamed Disney Experiences. Disney reports that the segment earned 36 billion dollars in revenue in fiscal 2025 and was the company's largest segment. Disney also credits him with a large expansion of cruise ships, resorts, themed lands, and attractions, and with contributing to the launch of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Avengers Campus.

On 3 February 2026 Disney announced that its board had chosen him as the next Chief Executive Officer. He succeeded Robert A. Iger as CEO on 18 March 2026 and joined the board the same day. He also serves on the National Board of Directors of Make-A-Wish America.

Quick facts

What is Josh D'Amaro known for?

He ran Disney's parks, experiences, and products business from 2020 to 2026 and is now CEO of The Walt Disney Company.

Where did Josh D'Amaro study?

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Georgetown University.

When did Josh D'Amaro become CEO of Disney?

He became CEO on 18 March 2026. The board announced the choice on 3 February 2026.

Is Josh D'Amaro on the Disney board?

Yes. He became a director on 18 March 2026, the day he took over as CEO.

Who did Josh D'Amaro succeed as Disney CEO?

He succeeded Robert A. Iger, who became a Senior Advisor to the company.

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• Bob Iger, Senior Advisor and former CEO, The Walt Disney Company
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• Chris Nassetta, President and CEO, Hilton
• Brian Niccol, Chairman and CEO, Starbucks

Sources

• The Walt Disney Company (SEC Form 8-K, February 2026): appointment of Chief Executive Officer
• The Walt Disney Company (SEC Form 8-K, March 2026): director appointment and annual meeting results
• The Walt Disney Company: Josh D'Amaro Named Next Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company
• The Walt Disney Company: Josh D'Amaro, leadership biography
• Business Wire: New Leadership Team Announced at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (18 May 2020)
• Wikipedia: Josh D'Amaro

Last updated: 2026-11-13

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