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Disney appoints a new CEO

We explore Josh D鈥橝maro鈥檚 elevation to become the eighth chief executive in Disney鈥檚 more than century-long history.

There鈥檚 a major shift at the top of the Walt Disney Company, as one of entertainment鈥檚 most iconic brands welcomes a new leader. Ed Butler examines who Josh D鈥橝maro is, why he鈥檚 been chosen, and what his appointment reveals about the wider state of the industry.

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And the reasons behind strike action by port workers in Bangladesh.

(Photo: Josh D'Amaro, Disney Experiences Chairman, who was named next CEO of The Walt Disney Company, poses for a picture in this undated handout image, obtained by Reuters on February 3, 2026. Credit: REUTERS)

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  • Tue 3 Feb 2026 22:32GMT