Disney Flourished Under Powerhouse Duos Before. Can D’Amaro and Walden Do It Again?

On Wednesday, incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro and soon-to-be elevated President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden addressed the company in a global town hall meeting on the Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, Calif., and projected the image of a unified, powerhouse pair.

“She’s incredibly creative, incredibly connected with her team, quick to make decisions, and engaged all the time,” D’Amaro said of Walden. “She’s a good person, and I think that partnership is only going to grow stronger.”

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