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Disney Names Parks Veteran Josh D'Amaro as CEO, Charting Post-Iger Course Amid Industry Upheaval

The Walt Disney Company has appointed Josh D'Amaro, the executive behind its lucrative parks and experiences division, as its new Chief Executive Officer. The move ends a prolonged and turbulent succession search, placing a company insider at the helm to navigate challenges from AI disruption to streaming wars.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Disney Taps Theme Park Chief Josh D’Amaro as New CEO, Aiming for Stability After Tumultuous Transition

The Walt Disney Company has named Josh D’Amaro, the executive behind its lucrative parks and cruises division, as its next chief executive. The move seeks to solidify leadership after Bob Iger's return from a failed succession plan, placing a seasoned operations leader at the helm of the global entertainment giant.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

VenHub Debuts on Nasdaq, Appoints Former Amazon Exec to Lead Expansion of Unstaffed Stores

Automated retail chain VenHub began trading on the Nasdaq in January via a direct listing, as it taps a former Amazon Web Services executive to spearhead a major North American rollout of its unstaffed 'Smart Stores'.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Disney Taps Theme Park Visionary Josh D’Amaro as Next CEO, Ending Succession Saga

The Walt Disney Company has announced Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Bob Iger. The move follows a meticulous search aimed at avoiding the turmoil of the previous leadership transition.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Disney Taps Parks Veteran Josh D’Amaro as Next CEO, Ending Years of Succession Uncertainty

The Walt Disney Company has selected Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, to succeed Bob Iger as Chief Executive Officer. The move follows a tumultuous period under previous successor Bob Chapek and marks a decisive return to leadership groomed from within the company's core operations.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Disney Names Theme Parks Chief Josh D’Amaro as New CEO, Charts Course for Post-Iger Future

The Walt Disney Company has appointed Josh D’Amaro, the executive behind its lucrative parks business, as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Bob Iger in March and aiming to stabilize leadership amid industry upheaval.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Disney Taps Theme Parks Chief Josh D'Amaro as New CEO, Charting Course in Post-Iger Era

The Walt Disney Company has ended years of succession speculation by appointing theme parks and experiences head Josh D'Amaro as its next Chief Executive Officer. The 54-year-old company veteran will succeed Bob Iger in March, tasked with steering the media giant through an industry transformed by AI, consolidation, and shifting consumer habits.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Disney's New Era: Josh D’Amaro Named CEO, Dana Walden Appointed President in Leadership Overhaul

The Walt Disney Company has named Josh D’Amaro as its next Chief Executive Officer and Dana Walden as President and Chief Creative Officer, finalizing a long-awaited succession plan. The moves, effective March 18, position two seasoned insiders to lead the media giant into its next chapter as Bob Iger transitions to a senior advisory role.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Disney Turns Page: Josh D’Amaro Named CEO, Succeeding Bob Iger After Tumultuous Final Chapter

The Walt Disney Company announces Josh D’Amaro, a 28-year veteran and architect of its parks expansion, as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing Bob Iger's storied and complex tenure to a close.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Disney Taps Parks Chief Josh D'Amaro as Successor to Bob Iger, Ending CEO Search

The Walt Disney Company has ended months of speculation by naming Josh D'Amaro, the architect behind its record-breaking parks business, as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective in March. The move solidifies a leadership transition plan as the media giant navigates a pivotal era.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Disney Taps Theme Parks Veteran Josh D'Amaro as Next CEO, Ending High-Stakes Succession Saga

The Walt Disney Company has named Josh D'Amaro, the architect behind its global parks and experiences empire, as its next chief executive. The 27-year company veteran, set to take the helm in March, faces the monumental task of steering the entertainment titan through the streaming era's turbulence and evolving cultural landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Disney's Magic Kingdom Gets a New Ruler: Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as CEO

The Walt Disney Company has ended its prolonged succession saga, naming Josh D’Amaro, the architect behind its booming parks and experiences division, as its next Chief Executive Officer. The move, effective March 18, sets the stage for a new era while attempting to avoid the missteps of the recent past.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Penguin Solutions Appoints AI Veteran as CEO, Signaling Strategic Pivot and Investor Scrutiny

Penguin Solutions (PENG) has named technology executive Kash Shaikh as its new CEO, replacing retiring veteran Mark Adams. The leadership change underscores the company's intensified focus on AI infrastructure, a move that analysts say could redefine its investment thesis amid ongoing valuation debates.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

PayPal Shakes Up Leadership, Taps Board Member and Former HP CEO Enrique Lores to Steer Digital Payments Giant

In a surprise move, PayPal replaces CEO Alex Chriss after just five months, appointing veteran tech executive and board member Enrique Lores to lead the company amid investor pressure for faster growth and strategic clarity.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Greece Nears Under-15 Social Media Ban as Spain Proposes Stricter Under-16 Block

Greece is finalizing a ban on social media access for children under 15, a senior official confirms, while Spain announces a parallel plan to block users under 16 and introduce personal liability for tech executives over platform hate speech.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

T-Mobile US Insiders Offload $13 Million in Shares, Raising Questions Amid Sector Volatility

A wave of insider selling at T-Mobile US, totaling over $13 million in the past year, has caught the market's attention. While recent buying by the CEO offers a counter-narrative, the sustained disposals by multiple executives prompt a closer look at the telecom giant's valuation and future prospects.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

PayPal Taps Enrique Lores as New CEO, Effective March 1

PayPal Holdings Inc. announced on Tuesday the appointment of Enrique Lores as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, with the leadership transition set to take effect on March 1.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Insider Selling at eBay Raises Eyebrows, But Analysts Urge Context

A wave of insider stock sales at eBay, including a multi-million dollar disposal by a top executive, is drawing scrutiny from investors. While such moves can signal caution, experts note the company's solid fundamentals and suggest the sales may reflect personal financial planning rather than corporate pessimism.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

CarGurus Bets on Growth, Accepts Near-Term Margin Pressure as Analysts Weigh In

CarGurus executives signal strategic investment push at a recent conference, forecasting a margin dip for 2026 to fuel long-term growth, leaving Wall Street analysts divided on the stock's near-term trajectory.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Walmart's Leadership Reshuffle and US-India Trade Shift Set Stage for Strategic Pivot

As John Furner assumes the CEO role, Walmart navigates a dual transition: a refreshed executive team and a changing global trade landscape. The recent US-India tariff agreement adds a critical dimension to the retail giant's sourcing and market strategy in a key growth region.

Feb 3, 2026