**From Business Insider’s James Farris:**
Josh D’Amaro just made his first proclamation to Disney employees as CEO.
The newly minted CEO took the baton on Wednesday from longtime leader Bob Iger, who served two stints atop the Mouse House after his previous successor flamed out.
“As I step into the CEO role today, I am humbled and honored to help write the next chapter of this company alongside this team,” D’Amaro told employees in a Wednesday memo, which was obtained by Business Insider.
In his message to Disney staffers, also known as “cast members,” D’Amaro listed three of his top priorities for Disney:
* “Great storytelling and creative excellence,” which involves taking “smart risks” and learning quickly
* Embracing technology to “help us create more immersive, interactive, and personal ways for people to experience Disney”
* “Operate as One Disney,” which he said means aligning teams and working together
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**From Business Insider’s James Farris:**
Josh D’Amaro just made his first proclamation to Disney employees as CEO.
The newly minted CEO took the baton on Wednesday from longtime leader Bob Iger, who served two stints atop the Mouse House after his previous successor flamed out.
“As I step into the CEO role today, I am humbled and honored to help write the next chapter of this company alongside this team,” D’Amaro told employees in a Wednesday memo, which was obtained by Business Insider.
In his message to Disney staffers, also known as “cast members,” D’Amaro listed three of his top priorities for Disney:
* “Great storytelling and creative excellence,” which involves taking “smart risks” and learning quickly
* Embracing technology to “help us create more immersive, interactive, and personal ways for people to experience Disney”
* “Operate as One Disney,” which he said means aligning teams and working together
[Read D’Amaro’s full memo.](https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-ceo-josh-damaro-first-day-memo-employees-walden-iger-2026-3?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=insider-boxoffice-sub-post)