LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA — Josh D'Amaro began his role as chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company on March 18, 2026. Bob Iger served as chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company before D'Amaro.

Before becoming CEO, D'Amaro spent nearly three decades working at Disney. His time at the company preceded his move into the chief executive role.

At the time D'Amaro began his tenure, Disney’s recent new film franchises had underperformed at the box office. In the company’s streaming business, Disney’s streaming services had experienced little change in U.S. viewership share and watch time recently.

In market performance cited during this period, The Walt Disney Company’s stock price was nearly 50% below its 2021 peak. The stock had also declined about 10% so far in 2026, a separate comparison that refers to year-to-date performance in 2026.