Josh D’Amaro is Chairman of Disney Experiences, a creative engine and long-term growth driver for The Walt Disney Company that brings its powerful stories to life for consumers, gamers and travelers around the world, creating magical memories that last a lifetime.

With a global team of 185,000 Cast Members, D’Amaro is guiding a multi-year, $60 billion investment to turbocharge Disney Experiences. This includes new cruise ships, resorts, themed lands, attractions, and technologies that will redefine the Disney guest experience for generations to come.

D’Amaro oversees Disney Parks, with 12 theme parks and 57 resort hotels across six global destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia, plus a future landmark Disney theme park coming to Abu Dhabi.

His portfolio also includes Disney Signature Experiences – family travel and leisure experiences beyond the parks, including the top-rated Disney Cruise Line, growing from six to 13 ships by 2031 and featuring two island destinations, along with Disney Vacation Club, Adventures by Disney, Disney Institute and Storyliving by Disney.

D’Amaro oversees Walt Disney Imagineering, the creative team behind the design and development of Disney’s theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, and immersive experiences globally. This world-renowned group of artists, engineers, and designers brings Disney stories to life through groundbreaking storytelling and innovation, fueled by its award-winning Research and Development division which pioneers next-generation technologies and experiences.

He also leads Disney Consumer Products, home to the world’s top licensing business for toys, apparel and home goods – including the acclaimed NatGeo franchise; the world’s largest children’s print publisher; and Disney’s digital games and apps business. This includes Disney’s groundbreaking partnership with Epic Games to build a persistent digital universe within Fortnite’s expansive ecosystem, where fans can play, watch, shop, and engage with beloved characters and stories from Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, Avatar, and more.

D’Amaro has been instrumental in expanding Disney’s iconic franchises through the creation of immersive, story-driven experiences such as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the Marvel-themed Avengers Campus, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and World of Frozen. Building on this momentum, upcoming projects include the development of a Monsters, Inc.-themed land at Walt Disney World, a new Avatar destination at the Disneyland Resort, and expansive new areas inspired by Cars and Disney Villains — part of the largest-ever expansion of the Magic Kingdom.

D’Amaro joined Disney in 1998 at the Disneyland Resort and holds a business administration degree from Georgetown University. Over his career, he has held leadership roles across the company, both in the U.S. and internationally across finance, business strategy, marketing, creative development and operations. His past positions include Chief Financial Officer of Disney Consumer Products Global Licensing, President of Disneyland Resort, and President of Walt Disney World Resort.

He serves on the National Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish America, a long-time Disney partner that has granted more than 165,000 wishes in the past 45 years. He is also a member of the United States Travel Association Leadership Roundtable.