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Disney appoints Josh D’Amaro as new CEO, succeeding Bob Iger
BURBANK: The Walt Disney Company has named theme parks chief Josh D’Amaro as its next chief executive officer, marking the end of an era and the start of a carefully scripted new chapter for the entertainment giant.
D’Amaro, 54, will formally take over from Bob Iger on 18 March 2026, following Disney’s Annual Meeting. The board’s decision was unanimous, a rare show of confidence that underlines just how central D’Amaro has become to Disney’s modern story.
For the past five years, D’Amaro has run Disney Experiences, the company’s biggest business by revenue. It is the division behind the magic kingdoms, cruise ships and resorts that collectively pull in around 36 billion dollars a year and employ nearly 185,000 people worldwide. Under his watch, Disney has embarked on the largest theme park expansion in its history, pairing beloved characters with new technology and record guest satisfaction.
Disney chairman James Gorman said D’Amaro brings together creative instinct and operational muscle, a combination the board believes is vital as Disney navigates a fast-changing entertainment landscape. Bob Iger echoed that sentiment, praising D’Amaro’s ability to blend imagination with discipline, a hallmark of Disney at its best.
Alongside the CEO announcement, Disney also unveiled a new creative structure. Dana Walden, currently co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, will become president and chief creative officer, a newly created role. Reporting directly to D’Amaro, Walden will oversee storytelling across the entire company, from film and television to streaming, parks and beyond.
Creativity, Iger noted, remains Disney’s beating heart, and Walden’s appointment is designed to keep that pulse strong while aligning it more closely with business goals.
Iger himself is not disappearing just yet. After steering Disney through two decades of growth, disruption and reinvention, and returning in 2022 to steady the ship, he will stay on as senior advisor and a board member until his retirement at the end of 2026. His recent tenure has focused on restoring financial discipline, reshaping streaming, sharpening ESPN’s digital future and accelerating growth in parks and experiences.
D’Amaro, a Disney veteran of nearly 30 years, joined the company in 1998 and has held senior roles across finance, strategy, marketing and operations. He has overseen landmark attractions such as Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, Avengers Campus and World of Frozen, with more on the way including new lands inspired by Monsters, Inc., Cars and Disney Villains, plus a planned theme park in Abu Dhabi.
“I am immensely grateful for the trust placed in me,” D’Amaro said, adding that Disney’s greatest strength has always been its people and its stories.
The appointment follows a long and deliberate succession process launched in 2023, with D’Amaro and Walden both undergoing extensive preparation and mentorship. For Disney, the message is clear. This is not a sudden plot twist, but a handover carefully written well before the curtain rises on the next act.
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Spring House partners Refex Mobility for member commuting benefits
Ride perks for 10,000 plus members across 25 plus Delhi NCR workspaces.
MUMBAI: For many professionals, the workday begins long before the first email, somewhere between a cab cancellation and a surge priced ride. Spring House Workspaces is attempting to smooth that daily commute. The managed office space provider has partnered with Refex Mobility to introduce exclusive ride benefits for its members, extending its ecosystem beyond desks and meeting rooms to the journey that gets professionals there.
The initiative will cover more than 10,000 members across over 25 Spring House workspace locations in Delhi NCR. These centres collectively see an average daily footfall of more than 2,000 professionals, including entrepreneurs, startup teams, freelancers and corporate employees.
The collaboration comes at a time when urban commuters increasingly face challenges such as ride cancellations, unpredictable availability and fluctuating surge pricing. By integrating mobility services into its offering, Spring House hopes to provide members with a more reliable commuting option tailored to their daily routines.
Under the partnership, members will receive exclusive ride benefits on the Refex Mobility platform, allowing them access to more predictable transportation options for their work commute.
Spring House Workspaces founder and CEO Mukul Pasricha said reliable travel plays a crucial role in ensuring professionals can focus on work rather than logistics.
“At Spring House, our goal has always been to create an ecosystem that supports our members throughout their workday. Reliable commuting plays an important role in ensuring professionals can focus on their work without the added stress of unpredictable travel. This partnership allows us to extend greater convenience to our community,” he said.
Refex Mobility currently operates a fleet of more than 2,000 vehicles, facilitates over 5,000 rides daily and serves more than 100 corporate clients with structured mobility solutions designed for professional travel.
The move reflects a broader shift in the coworking sector, where workspace providers are increasingly expanding their value proposition beyond office infrastructure. By integrating services that simplify everyday routines, from commuting to community engagement, brands like Spring House are repositioning themselves as end to end professional ecosystems rather than just shared office spaces.
