Overview
- Bob Iger told employees that Kristina Schake will depart after March 18, coinciding with the end of his tenure as CEO.
- Josh D’Amaro assumes the CEO role on March 18, with Dana Walden elevated to president and chief creative officer the same day.
- Schake’s Disney contract was extended in October 2025 through June 30, 2027, yet she is leaving earlier than that term.
- Disney has not named a successor for chief communications officer and said it will announce future leadership later.
- Since joining in 2022, Schake steered communications on Iger’s return, proxy battles, Hulu’s integration into Disney+, ESPN’s direct-to-consumer launch, and the Abu Dhabi resort announcement.