Here Is What Josh D’Amaro Told Cast Members After Today’s Successful Earnings Report
For the first time in his short tenure as CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Josh D’Amaro had the opportunity to address investors and fans alike while reporting the earnings from a quarter that he personally oversaw.
As D’Amaro’s first major earnings presentation, today’s meeting also gave the longtime Disney executive the opportunity to reintroduce himself and lay out his vision for the company’s future.
Photo: Josh D’Amaro on Instagram
With that in mind, today’s earnings report served more as a broad overview of Disney’s business than a deep dive into specific results.
D’Amaro’s Memo to Staffers
After beating Wall Street’s expectations in his first quarter as Disney’s CEO, D’Amaro sent a memo to staffers reflecting on the state of the company.
Photo: The Walt Disney Company
“The results we reported are not just numbers on a page — they are a direct reflection of your hard work, creativity, and the way you deliver for our fans every single day,” he wrote.
Pillars of Success
During today’s earnings call, D’Amaro outlined the pillars for Disney’s continued success. These include:
- Investing in the breakthrough creative storytelling that sets Disney apart
- Strengthening the streaming business through product and technology innovation
- Fully capturing the power of live sports while continuing to build ESPN’s direct-to-consumer business
- Delivering on Disney Experiences’ bold growth plans
Photo: Disney
Thanking the Team
Finally, he made sure to thank Cast Members.
“I’m grateful for the passion, resilience, and optimism you bring to your work, and I’m energized by the opportunities in front of us as we lay the groundwork for Disney’s next phase of growth,” D’Amaro told staffers.
Photo: Josh D’Amaro on Instagram
As always, be sure to check back with MickeyBlog. We will continue to update you on all the news coming out of The Walt Disney Company.
Photo: MickeyBlog
