The Walt Disney Company executive team & leadership
The Walt Disney Company's executive team includes 16 tracked leaders as of July 2026, led by Josh D'Amaro (Chief Executive Officer). The org chart, per-leader profiles and full leadership list are below.
Leadership overview
The Walt Disney Company has 16 tracked executives leading key functions including company strategy and operations, financial strategy, a key function, marketing (as of July 2026). The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Founded on October 16, 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy O. Disney as an animation studio, the company is headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, California and adopted its current name in 1986. It reported revenues of $94.4 billion for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2025, and Josh D'Amaro became Chief Executive Officer on March 18, 2026, succeeding Bob Iger.
Org chart
Employees by management level
EstimatedLeadership team
| Name | Title | Location | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh D'Amaro | Chief Executive Officer | View → | |
| Hugh Johnston | Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | View → | |
| Dana Walden | President and Chief Creative Officer | View → | |
| Alan Bergman | Chairman, Disney Entertainment, Studios | View → | |
| Thomas Mazloum | Chairman, Disney Experiences | View → | |
| James Pitaro | Chairman, ESPN | View → | |
| Debra O'Connell | Chairman, Disney Entertainment Television | View → | |
| Asad Ayaz | Chief Marketing and Brand Officer | View → | |
| Sonia Coleman | Senior Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer | View → | |
| Horacio Gutierrez | Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer | View → | |
| Paul Roeder | Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer | View → | |
| David L. Bowdich | Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer | View → | |
| Benjamin Swinburne | Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy | View → | |
| Brent Woodford | Executive Vice President, Controllership, Financial Planning and Tax | View → | |
| Tinisha Agramonte | Senior Vice President and Chief Opportunity & Inclusion Officer | View → | |
| Robert A. Iger | Senior Advisor | View → |
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Leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company
Josh D'Amaro · full profile →
Chief Executive Officer
Josh D'Amaro is Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, a role he took on March 18, 2026 at the company's annual meeting. Disney's board elected him in a unanimous vote announced on February 3, 2026, choosing the head of its parks business to succeed Bob Iger. He previously served as Chairman of Disney Experiences, the segment that spans the company's theme parks, resorts, cruise line and consumer products businesses.
Hugh Johnston · full profile →
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Hugh F. Johnston is Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney Company, a role he took up on December 4, 2023. He continues as CFO under Josh D'Amaro and represents Disney at investor conferences, including the Morgan Stanley and MoffettNathanson media conferences in 2026.
Dana Walden · full profile →
President and Chief Creative Officer
Dana Walden is President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Josh D'Amaro. Her appointment was announced on March 16, 2026 as part of the leadership team set for the expanded Disney Entertainment segment, and she shares oversight of the Direct to Consumer business with Alan Bergman. She was a candidate in the CEO succession race that D'Amaro won.
Alan Bergman · full profile →
Chairman, Disney Entertainment, Studios
Alan Bergman is Chairman of Disney Entertainment, Studios, where he oversees all aspects of the company's film studios, including production, marketing and distribution. Under the March 2026 leadership structure he continues in that role and shares oversight of the Direct to Consumer business with Dana Walden.
Thomas Mazloum · full profile →
Chairman, Disney Experiences
Thomas Mazloum is Chairman of Disney Experiences, effective March 18, 2026, succeeding Josh D'Amaro when D'Amaro became Chief Executive Officer. He had served as Disneyland President since March 2025, leading 36,000 cast members and all areas of the Disneyland business, including Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, three resort hotels and the Downtown Disney District.
James Pitaro · full profile →
Chairman, ESPN
James Pitaro, the Chairman, ESPN at The Walt Disney Company, leads a key function. In this role, James oversees strategic priorities within their remit, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. James works alongside the rest of The Walt Disney Company's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Chairman, ESPN, James plays a central part in The Walt Disney Company's direction and performance (as of July 2026).
Debra O'Connell · full profile →
Chairman, Disney Entertainment Television
Debra O'Connell is Chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, reporting to Dana Walden. Under the March 2026 leadership structure she continues to oversee ABC News and the ABC Owned Television Stations alongside her expanded remit.
Asad Ayaz · full profile →
Chief Marketing and Brand Officer
Asad Ayaz is Chief Marketing and Brand Officer of The Walt Disney Company. Under the leadership structure announced in March 2026 he reports to Chief Executive Officer Josh D'Amaro and to Dana Walden, President and Chief Creative Officer.
Sonia Coleman · full profile →
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
Sonia Coleman, the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at The Walt Disney Company, leads human capital and organizational development. In this role, Sonia oversees talent acquisition, employee engagement and culture, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. Sonia works alongside the rest of The Walt Disney Company's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Senior Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Sonia plays a central part in The Walt Disney Company's direction and performance (as of July 2026).
Horacio Gutierrez · full profile →
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer
Horacio Gutierrez, the Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer at The Walt Disney Company, oversees legal, governance and compliance. In this role, Horacio oversees regulatory strategy, risk and corporate governance, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. Horacio works alongside the rest of The Walt Disney Company's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer, Horacio plays a central part in The Walt Disney Company's direction and performance (as of July 2026).
Paul Roeder · full profile →
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
Paul Roeder, the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at The Walt Disney Company, leads marketing, brand and demand generation. In this role, Paul oversees positioning, communications and go-to-market execution, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. Paul works alongside the rest of The Walt Disney Company's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, Paul plays a central part in The Walt Disney Company's direction and performance (as of July 2026).
David L. Bowdich · full profile →
Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer
David L. Bowdich, the Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer at The Walt Disney Company, leads a key function. In this role, David oversees strategic priorities within their remit, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. David works alongside the rest of The Walt Disney Company's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer, David plays a central part in The Walt Disney Company's direction and performance (as of July 2026).
Benjamin Swinburne · full profile →
Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy
Benjamin Swinburne, the Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy at The Walt Disney Company, leads a key function. In this role, Benjamin oversees strategic priorities within their remit, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. Benjamin works alongside the rest of The Walt Disney Company's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy, Benjamin plays a central part in The Walt Disney Company's direction and performance (as of July 2026).
Brent Woodford · full profile →
Executive Vice President, Controllership, Financial Planning and Tax
Brent Woodford, the Executive Vice President, Controllership, Financial Planning and Tax at The Walt Disney Company, directs financial strategy, planning and reporting. In this role, Brent oversees capital allocation, treasury, accounting and investor relations, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. Brent works alongside the rest of The Walt Disney Company's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Executive Vice President, Controllership, Financial Planning and Tax, Brent plays a central part in The Walt Disney Company's direction and performance (as of July 2026).
Tinisha Agramonte · full profile →
Senior Vice President and Chief Opportunity & Inclusion Officer
Tinisha Agramonte, the Senior Vice President and Chief Opportunity & Inclusion Officer at The Walt Disney Company, leads a key function. In this role, Tinisha oversees strategic priorities within their remit, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. Tinisha works alongside the rest of The Walt Disney Company's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Senior Vice President and Chief Opportunity & Inclusion Officer, Tinisha plays a central part in The Walt Disney Company's direction and performance (as of July 2026).
Robert A. Iger · full profile →
Senior Advisor
Robert A. Iger is a Senior Advisor to The Walt Disney Company. He served as Chief Executive Officer until Josh D'Amaro succeeded him at the annual meeting on March 18, 2026, and remains a board member and senior advisor through the end of the year.