The Walt Disney Company says Robert “Bob” Iger steps down as chief executive on March 18, with Josh D’Amaro taking over the top job and Iger staying on as a senior advisor to the board. The leadership change follows years of succession resets at Disney, including Iger’s return in 2022 after Bob Chapek’s exit and a high-profile proxy fight with activist investors. Disney frames the handover as a bid to keep strategic focus on growth, value creation and creative output while navigating an evolving entertainment and theme-park market.
Highlights
- Disney appoints Josh D'Amaro as CEO effective March 18, 2026, with Bob Iger staying on as senior advisor to emphasize continuity.
- Iger’s tenure saw acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm, parks expansion, victory in an April 2024 proxy fight costing $70 million, and plans for an Abu Dhabi park in 2025.
- Disney raises Iger’s 2025 compensation to $45.8 million from $41.1 million, highlighting board focus on leadership stability and operational continuity amid investor scrutiny.
According to Business Insider, Disney says D’Amaro, formerly chairman of its Experiences division, becomes CEO starting March 18, 2026, while Iger remains connected to the company as a senior advisor on the board. In a company statement, Iger calls D’Amaro an “exceptional leader” and says he is the right choice to lead the company next. On his first day, D’Amaro outlines three priorities: telling great stories, embracing technology and operating as “One Disney.” The company positions the leadership transition as continuity, keeping Iger involved while shifting day-to-day leadership to an executive closely tied to theme parks and consumer experiences.
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