Disney appoints Josh D'Amaro
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner had a few things to say following the announcement that Josh D'Amaro will become the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company —and the tone was exactly what longtime Disney fans might hope for: warm, congratulatory and rooted in the company’s creative DNA.
A new title and expanded duties could go a long way to retain the Hollywood power player.
Disney Entertainment has promoted its co-chairman, Dana Walden, to the newly created role of President and Chief Creative Officer.
Disney has set the pay packages for its newly appointed top executives: CEO Josh D’Amaro and president and chief creative officer Dana Walden. As Bob Iger’s successor, D’Amaro will have an annual base salary set at $2.
Josh D'Amaro, who was anointed the next CEO of Disney Tuesday morning, stayed mostly out of the spotlight today but sat down with David Muir on ABC's World News Tonight alongside outgoing chief Bob Iger to talk about his new gig,