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Disney's Josh D'Amaro era begins following Bob Iger handoff

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Disney's Josh D'Amaro era begins following Bob Iger handoff Josh D'Amaro becomes Disney's chief executive. (Jordan Strauss / Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP) Walt Disney Co…
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  • Disney's signature storytelling is its competitive edge

    60% confidence

  • My connection to Disney goes back to my childhood, long before I began my career here

    60% confidence

  • Executives signaled headwinds in international visitation at U.S. theme parks this year

    60% confidence

  • Disney is in a category of one while others in the industry are consolidating just to compete or struggling to be relevant

    60% confidence

  • Disney has always been a place of imagination, innovation and infinite potential

    60% confidence

  • Disney's next chapter will be driven by staying focused on world-class creativity, enhanced by technology

    60% confidence

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