Bob Iger Named Disney Legend, Praises Incoming CEO Josh D'Amaro
Disney honored Bob Iger with its Disney Legend award during a ceremony where he also voiced public support for Josh D'Amaro, who will succeed him as CEO.
Disney bestowed one of its highest honours on longtime executive Bob Iger, formally inducting him as a Disney Legend. The recognition came during a celebratory ceremony that also served as a public passing of the torch, with Iger using the moment to voice confidence in the executive set to take over leadership of the company.
A Career Honored
Iger's rise inside the Walt Disney Company spanned decades, taking him from early operational roles to the top of one of the world's largest entertainment conglomerates. The Disney Legends program recognises individuals whose contributions have shaped the company's legacy across film, television, and parks. Past honourees have included animators, Imagineers, performers, and business leaders.
Iger Backs D'Amaro
Standing before attendees, Iger pointed to incoming CEO Josh D'Amaro, the current head of the company's parks, experiences and products division. Iger's remarks framed D'Amaro as the right executive to steer Disney into its next chapter, underscoring continuity in strategy and culture at a pivotal moment for the company. D'Amaro is widely associated with major investments across Disney's theme park portfolio.
What Comes Next for Disney
The leadership transition arrives as Disney navigates several high-profile priorities, including streaming growth, theatrical releases, and ongoing expansion at its domestic and international parks. Recent moves around guest experiences and fan events have drawn fresh attention to how the parks division connects with audiences, from large crowds at special trading card events to evolving expectations among visitors, which a former Disney cast member has highlighted in candid commentary. At the same time, new attractions and onboard offerings, such as Rapunzel's Royal Table on Disney Magic, reflect the kind of storytelling-driven expansion D'Amaro is expected to champion.
- Iger received the Disney Legend award, recognising a career spanning more than four decades.
- Josh D'Amaro is positioned to succeed Iger as chief executive.
- The ceremony highlighted continuity in Disney's parks-led growth strategy.