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Josh D'Amaro

Josh D'Amaro

CEO of Disney

Appears in 2 stories

Born: 1971 (age 55 years), Medfield, MA
Education: Georgetown University

Notable Quotes

Disney+ will be the digital centerpiece for growth, with ESPN integrated alongside it. — Disney shareholder meeting, March 2026

Stories

Disney rebuilds ESPN around streaming and NFL equity partnership

Money Moves

Took over from Bob Iger on March 18, 2026; presented first earnings as CEO May 6, 2026

For 28 years ESPN was Disney's cable cash machine — a pay-TV channel that millions paid for whether they watched it or not. Disney's May 6 earnings report described something different: a standalone $29.99-a-month streaming service, an asset valued at $30 billion, and a sports network in which the National Football League now owns 10%.

Updated May 31

OpenAI ends Sora consumer app in pivot to enterprise

Money Moves

CEO since March 18, 2026; received Sam Altman's personal call about the Sora shutdown

OpenAI previewed Sora as a glimpse of cinema's AI future in February 2024. Twenty-six months later, on April 26, 2026, the company switched off the Sora consumer app for good.

Updated May 31