Disney taps Josh D’Amaro
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The executives were interviewed by David Muir Wednesday.
Walt Disney tapped theme-parks chief Josh D'Amaro as CEO on Tuesday, succeeding long-time head Bob Iger as the entertainment giant navigates the shift from linear television to streaming in an era of media consolidation.
Disney faces challenges with declining international visitors to U.S. theme parks, affecting its share value. The entertainment giant gears up for a CEO transition as Josh D'Amaro emerges as a potential successor.
The soon-to-depart Bob Iger avoided getting too “nostalgic” during today’s Disney Q1 results call but he did have some words of wisdom for his probable successor, who is reported this morning to be parks boss Josh D’Amaro.