On Tuesday, January 3, Walt Disney announced that the head of its theme parks and resorts division, Josh D’Maro, will take over as the company’s new CEO. D’Amaro will replace current CEO Bob Iger effective March 18, Disney confirmed in a statement on Tuesday.
Josh D’Maro (R) with former NFL star Jason Kelce (L). (Josh D’Maro)The company said that “in a unanimous vote held Monday, it has selected Disney Experience Chairman Josh D’Marro as chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, effective at the upcoming annual meeting on March 18, 2026, when he will succeed longtime Disney CEO Robert A. Iger.”
“The board intends to hire D’Amaro as a director immediately following that meeting,” the statement added.
The announcement sparked interest in Josh D’Maro’s family: Is he married? Does she have children? Here’s what we know about the 54-year-old’s family.
Josh D’Maro Family: Here’s What We KnowThere is no confirmed public information about Josh D’Maro’s wife or spouse from reliable sources. Although some reports claim that he is married and has a twin child with his wife, those details are not confirmed. There is no mention of his wife or children on his social media accounts either. The posts there are mostly about his experiences at work.
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Biographies and official corporate profiles on Disney and other platforms, and reliable sources such as Disney’s official leadership page and major news outlets do not list any spouses.
Also read: Who is Josh D’Maro? Disney has named a new CEO to replace Bob Iger
What to know about Josh D’MaroJosh D’Amaro is a veteran Disney executive who joined the company in 1998 and has served in a variety of roles over the years. Prior to his current role as chairman of Disney Experience, which he assumed in 2020, D’Maro served as president of Walt Disney World Resort.
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“Josh D’Maro possesses that rare combination of inspirational leadership and innovation, a keen eye for strategic growth opportunities, and a deep passion for the Disney brand and its people — all of which make him the right person to take over as Disney’s next CEO,” reads a quote from Disney chairman James Gorman in the official company statement.
