Having won the succession battle at
#Disney, incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro is poised to become one of corporate America’s most recognizable leaders.
Four years ago,
#BobIger emerged from retirement to steady Disney after a turbulent two years plagued by the pandemic and Bob Chapek’s failure to make inroads with creatives. Now, D’Amaro is tasked with weathering AI disruption, reviving
#StarWars and
#Marvel, and saving the Magic Kingdom.
As chairman of Disney Experiences,
#JoshDAmaro has been responsible for major park price hikes — an issue he’ll have to confront in his new role. One-day Disney park passes now top $200, with annual passes reaching $1,628. But despite pricing backlash, fans and employees still revere Josh D’Amaro as the executive most loyal to Walt Disney’s original vision. He’s regarded among employees for his politician-like ability to make anyone he encounters feel seen and heard. They call it “the Josh Effect.”
“Josh lives, eats and breathes the brand,” says Kevin May...