"Stop me if you've heard this one before. Disney has announced a successor to outgoing CEO Bob Iger, effective in March. Josh D'Amaro, current chairman of Disney Experiences, was tapped for the role in a unanimous vote by the company's board of directors. D'Amaro has been at Disney for 28 years, where he oversaw theme parks, cruises and consumer products including video games."
"The company had previously appointed Bob Chapek, the Disney Parks chairman at the time, as successor to Bob Iger in 2020. At the time, Iger had served as CEO since 2005. But Chapek only lasted until 2022, when Bob Iger to take the helm once again amid company struggles. Disney formed a committee to find an appropriate successor in 2023, with Iger mentoring potential candidates along the way."
Josh D'Amaro will become Disney's CEO in March following a unanimous vote by the company's board. D'Amaro has worked at Disney for 28 years and oversaw theme parks, cruises and consumer products including video games. The company previously named Bob Chapek as Iger's successor in 2020, but Chapek left in 2022 and Iger returned amid company struggles. Disney formed a committee in 2023 to identify a successor, with Iger mentoring potential candidates. Iger led major moves including launching the streaming service, buying Hulu and acquiring 20th Century Fox's film and television studios. Iger will remain a board member and senior advisor until retiring at year end.
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