The Walt Disney Company’s next CEO search is still underway. Current CEO Bob Iger’s time is winding down, and now inside sources are sharing exactly who is expected to take the helm.
Josh D’Amaro at Destination D23, 2023 ©Disney
If you’ve been following along with the search for the next leader of the company, like we have, you’ve likely heard whispers about different names at the forefront of the search. As the search draws to a close, sources are saying it’s clear that Josh D’Amaro is likely to be named the next CEO.
According to the New York Times, inside sources are saying the Walt Disney Company is likely to name the next Chief Executive Officer later this week, and that name is likely Josh D’Amaro. The company’s board is expected to meet this week before announcing Bob Iger’s replacement.
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It has long been rumored that D’Amaro, the Chairperson of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, would take the top spot, but Dana Walden, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, has also been mentioned. Bloomberg has also reported that D’Amaro is close to getting the job, leaving us with little doubt.
It’s Josh D’Amaro in Magic Kingdom
A Disney representative did comment, saying, “The board has not yet selected the next CEO of the Walt Disney Co., and once that decision is made, we will announce it.” During Disney’s most recent earnings call on February 2nd, 2026, CEO Bob Iger said that the company is on a path to growth and that he can’t speak for his successor, but he believes it’s that it’s important that any organization created is done so with creation and accountability in mind.
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According to CNBC, the company’s experiences division exceeded $10 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time. While many believe D’Amaro is the choice for CEO, CNBN confirmed the decision lies with the Disney board and won’t be final until directors vote, which lines up with the representative’s comment.
Bob Iger and Josh D’Amaro address media at Walt Disney Imagineering event
In regard to his successor, Bob Iger said, “They’ll be handed, I think, a good hand in terms of the strength of the company, a number of opportunities to grow and also the expectation that in a world that changes, you also have to continue to change and evolve as well.” We’ve been watching the CEO search news since Bob Iger returned to the role in 2022, so be sure to keep following DFB for more CEO news and updates.
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