Disney names parks boss Josh D’Amaro as new CEO to replace Bob Iger

Disney names parks boss Josh D’Amaro as new CEO to replace Bob Iger: a running story on the front pages of 4 newsrooms from 4 February 2026 to 5 February 2026, 6 headlines over 2 days.

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As it ran

5 February 2026

• Wall Street Journal Shareholders will be looking for Josh D’Amaro to generate value after Disney has underperformed the broader stock market for years.

4 February 2026

• Wall Street Journal Disney Names Parks Chief D’Amaro as New CEO, Succeeding Bob Iger
• Wall Street Journal Josh D’Amaro will be the ninth person to lead Disney in the company’s 102-year history.
• South China Morning Post Disney theme parks chief Josh D’Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as CEO
• BBC News Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive
• CNN Disney names parks boss Josh D’Amaro as new CEO to replace Bob Iger