New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro promised artificial intelligence will not replace human creativity at the Walt Disney Company, but noted that the technology has already been embraced by its employees. D'Amaro,

Current Disney CEO Bob Iger and future CEO Josh D'Amaro sat down with David Muir to discuss the company's future.

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.

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.

The Walt Disney Company has announced Josh D’Amaro will be the next CEO of the storied media and entertainment company.

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.

Walt Disney Co. shares slid after the world’s biggest entertainment company gave a tepid forecast for growth in the current period and the market awaits news on who will be its new leader.