Josh D’Amaro Sets New Leadership at Disney’s Lucrative Experiences Division

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The Walt Disney Co. has found the next chief executive for its lucrative and important experiences division.

The company says that Thomas Mazloum, currently president of the Disneyland Resort, will become chairman of Disney Experiences. He succeeds Josh D’Amaro, who will take over as Disney’s CEO next week in connection with the company’s annual meeting.

“Thomas Mazloum is an exceptional leader with a genuine appreciation for our cast members and a proven track record of delivering growth,” said D’Amaro in a statement. “His focus on service excellence, broad international leadership, and strong connection to the creativity that brings our stories to life make him the right leader to guide Disney Experiences into its next chapter.”

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Mazloum will officially succeed D’Amaro next Wednesday, the same day that Bob Iger hands the keys to the kingdom to the next generation of leadership.

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