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Incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro needs to tidy up the international Disney+ experience

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Dan Barrett
Feb 03, 2026
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In news that was largely expected, Disney has named Josh D’Amaro as its new CEO, following a lengthy ‘bake-off’ between senior Disney leaders for the role.

He takes the role from March 18, with current CEO Bob Iger staying on as a senior advisor and Disney board member until Dec 31.

Getty Images for Disney Josh D'Amaro, Chairperson of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts,

The Wall St Journal offers this on D’Amaro, which speaks to why he got …

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