"It's official: Josh D'Amaro is Disney's new top dog - or, in this case, mouse. D'Amaro, who oversees Disney's parks as its experiences chairman, was just chosen to succeed Bob Iger as CEO. Iger is set to step down on March 18, paving the way for D'Amaro to take over. D'Amaro is an "exceptional leader and the right person to become our next CEO," Iger said in a statement. Disney's board voted unanimously for his promotion on Monday, the company said in a statement."
"The incoming CEO has big shoes to fill, and much to learn about Disney's business beyond its parks, cruises, and products. D'Amaro will be tasked with growing streaming platforms like Disney+ and Hulu to offset declines in its TV networks business, while easing ESPN's transition into the streaming age. Here's what Disney fans, employees, and investors need to know about D'Amaro as he becomes CEO."
"The two also appear to have a similar fashion sense. Both D'Amaro and Iger regularly don sweaters over collared shirts, and have a penchant for jackets paired with white shirts. From childhood, D'Amaro was a Disney fan. He told the Orlando Business Journal in 2020 that his must-do Disney World ride is "Peter Pan's Flight," which he said he and his siblings rode as kids - an experience he said he tries to recreate "whenever I'm here.""
Josh D'Amaro will become Disney CEO on March 18, succeeding Bob Iger. He currently serves as experiences chairman and has worked at Disney for nearly 30 years. Disney's board voted unanimously for his promotion, and Iger described him as an "exceptional leader and the right person" to lead the company. D'Amaro must grow Disney+ and Hulu to offset declines in TV networks and help transition ESPN into streaming. He is a Massachusetts native, will turn 55 on February 10, grew up a Disney fan, and studied business administration at Georgetown after transferring from Skidmore College.
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