Newly crowned Walt Disney Co. CEO Josh D’Amaro won over the board by demonstrating a combination of a keen strategic mind, ability to make decisions and “good personal values.”
“He checked a lot of boxes,” Disney Chairman James Gorman told TheWrap. He described D’Amaro as a “polymath in abilities.”
D’Amaro’s appointment capped off a multi-year search for Bob Iger’s successor, and Tuesday’s announcement marked a smooth transition process for Disney. In addition to D’Amaro taking the reins, Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden will assume a new role as president and chief creative officers. Both assume their new positions on March 18.
Gorman, who successfully led…
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