Josh DeMauro
Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows
Disney executive who was elevated from his role leading the company's Parks, Experiences and Products division to become the new CEO, signaling a strategic shift in Disney's priorities toward theme parks and brand management. His appointment was widely discussed in media and business podcasts as a departure from the previous streaming-focused strategy and generated significant investor interest given the experiences segment's profitability.
Episode Appearances
The Town with Matthew Belloni · Feb 11, 2026
Netflix in the Senate Hot Seat, and Disney’s Demographic Problem
“New Disney CEO; elevated from parks role; signaling strategic pivot toward theme parks and brand management over streaming investment.”
The Watch · Feb 6, 2026
Apple TV’s Glossy Programming, ‘The Pitt’ S2E5, and How ‘True Detective’ S2 Explains the World
“Disney Parks head promoted to CEO role, signaling board confidence in live experiences over streaming content”
The Press Box · Feb 6, 2026
More on the Washington Post Bloodbath, Don Lemon’s Arrest, and the ESPN-NFL Deal
“Appointed new Disney CEO; not Jimmy Pitaro; oversees ESPN following NFL media deal”
Prof G Markets · Feb 4, 2026
SpaceX’s $1.25 Trillion AI Bet
“Named Disney's next CEO; previously chairman of Experiences division”
Prof G Markets · Feb 3, 2026
Why Markets Aren’t Scared of Kevin Warsh
“Head of Disney theme parks; predicted successor to Bob Iger based on investor focus on experiences segment”