Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner had a few things to say following the announcement that Josh D'Amaro will become the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company—and the tone was exactly what longtime Disney fans might hope for: warm, congratulatory and rooted in the company’s creative DNA.
Shortly after the news broke on Tuesday, Eisner took to X to publicly congratulate D’Amaro, as well as the Disney board, for the leadership transition that will officially take effect on March 18. His message also acknowledged another major piece of the announcement: the elevation of Dana Walden to President and Chief Creative Officer.
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Congratulations to Josh D’Amaro for becoming the CEO of the Walt Disney Company, and congratulations to Chairman James Gorman for making such a wise pick as well as promoting Dana Walden to president and chief creative officer. My advice to Josh is continue Bob Iger’s strategy…
— Michael Eisner (@Michael_Eisner) February 3, 2026“Congratulations to Josh D’Amaro for becoming the CEO of the Walt Disney Company, and congratulations to Chairman James Gorman for making such a wise pick as well as promoting Dana Walden to president and chief creative officer,” Eisner wrote.
But Eisner didn’t stop there. Drawing from his own two-decade tenure running Disney, he offered three succinct pieces of advice for D’Amaro as he prepares to step into one of the most closely watched jobs in entertainment.
“My advice to Josh is continue Bob Iger's strategy that creativity will handle profits, always protect the brand, and keep close the words of Walt Disney: ‘We love to entertain kings and queens, but the vital thing to remember is this—every guest receives the VIP treatment,’” Eisner wrote.
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For Disney fans, that quote lands with particular weight. Eisner’s years as CEO—from 1984 to 2005—were marked by massive growth, creative risk-taking and the expansion of Disney’s theme parks and animation studios during what’s often called the Disney Renaissance. His nod to creativity-first leadership echoes the philosophy long associated with Bob Iger, whom D’Amaro will succeed.
It also neatly aligns with D’Amaro’s own background. As the longtime head of Disney Experiences, he’s spent years overseeing parks, resorts and cruise operations—businesses built on the idea that guest experience comes first. Eisner’s reminder that “every guest receives the VIP treatment” feels like a passing of the torch.
Iger, meanwhile, will remain closely involved during the transition, serving as a senior advisor and board member through the end of 2026. But with Eisner’s public show of support, it’s clear D’Amaro is entering the role with encouragement from multiple eras of Disney leadership—and a familiar reminder of what the company believes matters most.
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