Disney New CEO Josh D’Amaro on His Vision for Company
As Josh D’Amaro prepares to step into the Disney CEO shoes, succeeding Bob Iger, he’s now opening up about his vision for the media and entertainment empire’s future. Earlier Tuesday, the Walt Disney Co. revealed D’Amaro’s promotion, while also announcing that Dana Walden has been elevated to president and chief creative officer. The pair transitions to their new roles on March 18. Below are excerpts from D’Amaro and Iger’s sit-down interview with David Muir for ABC World News Tonight about the future of Disney, the company’s legacy, taking risks, protecting actors while embracing AI and more. On balancing legacy, innovation and Disney’s place in people’s lives… “I’ve been at the company now for 27 years,” D’Amaro says. “I’ve had the great benefit and the great honor of working with Bob for all of those years. First from a distance and now much more up close and personal. And I’ve watched probably the best of the best balance those two things. As Bob talks about being close to the fans and the guests, this is something that’s important …
