New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro promised artificial intelligence will not replace human creativity at the Walt Disney Company, but noted that the technology has already been embraced by its employees. D'Amaro,

Iger acknowledged facing obstacles in his second stint as CEO, saying this week the company had "a tremendous amount that needed fixing."

Josh D'Amaro, former Disney Experiences Chairman, has been named the new CEO of the Walt Disney Company starting in March.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript February 2, 2026 The Walt Disney Company beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $1.63, expectations were $1.57. Lauren: Welcome to The Walt Disney Company First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call.

While most eyes will be on the new CEO, I don't think we can undersell the promotion of Dana Walden as both President and Chief Creative Officer. This makes Walden the highest-ranking woman in Disney's history, and it demonstrates the company's recognition of her importance. While they may not have chosen her as CEO, they did not want her to leave.

For Disney's fiscal first quarter, experiences represented 38% of the company's total revenue, yet generated a whopping 71% of its operating income.