“As he takes on the job of Disney CEO, Josh D’Amaro is set to receive a pay package of about $38 million. The compensation breaks down into an annual base salary of $2.5 million as well as a one-time award of $9.75 million upon taking the new role. In addition, per his new contract, for each”, — write: www.hollywoodreporter.com
The compensation breaks down into an annual base salary of $2.5 million as well as a one-time award of $9.75 million upon taking the new role.
In addition, per his new contract, for each year D’Amaro serves as CEO he is set to receive a long-term stock incentive of $26.2 million. Each year, he is eligible to receive an annual bonus of 250 percent of his base salary, provided he meets certain performance goals.
D’Amaro, the chairman of the company’s experiences division, is set to take over as CEO starting March 18. Dana Walden, co-chair of Disney Entertainment, who had also been seen as in the running for the job, will be elevated to president and chief creative officer of Disney, where she will be responsible for Disney Entertainment, Hulu, Disney + and marketing, at that time.
Walden’s new contract sets out an annual base salary of $3.75 million, and a one-time award of $5.26 million. She is also eligible for an annual bonus of 200 percent of her base salary. While she has a higher base salary, Walden receives fewer stock awards, with a planned annual stock awards amounting to $15.75 million. The contract also continues to include a performance-based “hit series bonus” if Walden’s greenlighted originals meet key metrics.” Her contract term is currently slated to run through March 17, 2030.
Both D’Amaro and Walden’s one-time awards as well as stock awards package are subject to approval by the compensation committee of Disney’s board. Walden is set to receive a total pay package of about $24 million.
D’Amaro succeeds Iger, who will step aside from the top position once again, three years after returning to the company in 2022. Iger will become a senior advisor for the company at the time, and will continue to serve on the board until the end of 2026. As of 2025, Iger had a $45.8 million pay package comprised of a $1 million salary, $21 million in stock awards, $14 million in option awards, $7.25 million in non-equity incentive plan compensation and $2.6 million in other compensation