For the past several years, Josh D’Amaro has been running the engine of Disney’s business, its theme parks. Now he must grapple with a changing media universe.

Josh D'Amaro was announced as Disney's next CEO on Feb. 3. Here's everything to know about Josh D'Amaro and his 28-year career with the company.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript February 2, 2026 The Walt Disney Company beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $1.63, expectations were $1.57. Lauren: Welcome to The Walt Disney Company First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call.

While most eyes will be on the new CEO, I don't think we can undersell the promotion of Dana Walden as both President and Chief Creative Officer. This makes Walden the highest-ranking woman in Disney's history, and it demonstrates the company's recognition of her importance. While they may not have chosen her as CEO, they did not want her to leave.

For Disney's fiscal first quarter, experiences represented 38% of the company's total revenue, yet generated a whopping 71% of its operating income.

Disney's board fires Chapek after less than three years on the job and asks Iger to serve two additional years as chief executive, postponing his exit. The stunning announcement came after a series of missteps and miscalculations by Chapek,