Disney’s Josh D’Amaro Shares Insight Into Growth At The Company

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentDisney’s Josh D’Amaro Shares Insight Into Growth At The CompanyByMegan duBois,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Megan duBois is a reporter who covers The Walt Disney Company.Follow AuthorAug 19, 2026, 11:56am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryDisney CEO Josh D'Amaro, a 30-year company veteran, champions a "fans-first" mindset, emphasizing direct guest interaction and meticulous attention to detail in all experiences. He outlined three core pillars for Disney's future: telling the world's best stories, embracing the intersection of technology and media, and operating as "One Disney," where all diverse businesses collaborate for a seamless fan experience. D'Amaro highlighted significant global growth opportunities, particularly with the Disney Cruise Line expanding into new markets like Asia and through streaming services acting as a crucial entry point for the brand worldwide. His vision includes engaging new generations via innovative platforms such as gaming and TikTok, embodying Walt Disney's spirit of continuous innovation.Show More ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 14: Josh D’Amaro, CEO, The Walt Disney Company, speaks onstage at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on August 14, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Disney)Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Disney“It’s still strange to me to hear Josh and CEO because I’ve been here for 30 years,” says Josh D’Amaro, CEO of The Walt Disney Company during a small group media panel at Disney’s big fan expo, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. But over the past five months as the leader at The Walt Disney Company, D’Amaro has made one thing very clear: growing the company with a fans-first mindset. Having the fans-first mentality is something...