D'Amaro Named New Disney CEO as Iger Steps Down
Josh D'Amaro was named the new CEO of The Walt Disney Company, replacing Bob Iger, who stepped down after nearly two decades at the helm, according to an announcement made by the company's board of directors on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (NPR News). D'Amaro, a 28-year veteran of Disney, was previously the chairman of Disney Experiences, overseeing cruise ships, theme parks, and resorts worldwide (NPR News). The transition will take place at Disney's annual meeting on March 18, according to Fortune.
Iger's departure marks the end of a long and impactful tenure as CEO, a position he held since 2005 (Fortune). His exit comes after multiple postponements of his retirement, including handing the CEO position to Bob Chapek in 2020 before returning to the role about three years later (Fortune). According to Fortune, after the transition on March 18, Iger will continue to serve the company in an advisory role.
In other news, Syria is taking steps to return property to its Jewish community. The Syrian government transferred control of Jewish sites in December to Henry Hamra's Jewish heritage organization, according to NPR News. Hamra is a Syrian-American cantor at the Central Synagogue of Aleppo, once the center of a thriving Jewish community in the northern Syrian city (NPR Politics).
Meanwhile, in San Francisco, Mayor Daniel Lurie is working to revitalize the city's economy (Fortune). Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss family fortune, has been leveraging his connections to boost the city's reputation and economy following a slow recovery from the pandemic (Fortune). As chairman of the city's host committee in 2013, Lurie played a key role in bringing the Super Bowl to San Francisco when Levi’s Stadium was under construction (Fortune).
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