00:00Disney has named Josh DiMauro Chairman of Disney Experiences as its next CEO,
00:05ending a long-watched succession race and setting him up to succeed Bob Iger.
00:10The appointment takes effect March 18th, with Iger staying on as a senior advisor and board member through the end of the year
00:17after a previous Rocky CEO handoff to Bob Chapek.
00:21DiMauro, long seen as a leading contender, won out over top executives as Disney looks to stabilize leadership
00:28and lean into its strongest businesses, including theme parks and streaming.
00:32He steps in as the company navigates shifting entertainment economics, big theme park investments,
00:37and pressure from Wall Street to deliver the company's next act.
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