Josh D'Amaro
Chief Executive Officer, Disney · since 2026-03-18
Previously Chairman of Disney Experiences. Took over as CEO at the March 18, 2026 annual meeting, succeeding Bob Iger. Also a director.
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Disney raises fiscal 2026 buyback target to at least $9B from $8B
Disney raised its fiscal 2026 share repurchase target to at least $9B, up from at least $8B.
Disney fiscal Q2 2026 beats: adjusted EPS $1.57, streaming profit up 88%, buyback raised to $8B
Disney reported fiscal Q2 2026, the quarter ended March 28, with revenue of $25.17B, up 7%, and adjusted EPS of $1.57, up 8%.
Disney begins cutting about 1,000 jobs in marketing and publicity
TheWrap reported on April 10, 2026 that Disney was cutting about 1,000 roles, with layoffs starting the following week.
D'Amaro takes over as Disney CEO; say-on-pay passes with about 86%
Josh D'Amaro became Disney's chief executive at the March 18, 2026 annual meeting and was appointed a director.
Disney names Josh D'Amaro CEO, succeeding Bob Iger on March 18
Disney's board unanimously chose Josh D'Amaro, previously chairman of Disney Experiences, as chief executive, effective at the March 18, 2026 annual meeting, when he also joins the board.