Full Video: Disney Parks Chairman at Skift Global Forum 2022


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It's extremely rare for a company to make it to 100 years old, especially in this era of global competition. Watch Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro discuss how the company will continue to thrive and push boundaries around storytelling and experiences.

In one year, the Walt Disney Company will be an astounding 100 years old. At Skift Global Forum, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D'Amaro excitedly talked to Skift Senior Research Analyst Seth Borko about the company's upcoming birthday and its dreams for the next 100 years.

In the on-stage conversation, D'Amaro spoke about how Walt Disney's original business plans were far ahead of his time. Now, the company can further their founder's vision with immersive storytelling that mixes virtual and physical experiences, he said. Borko and D'Amaro also discussed how Disney's has recovered revenue and staff since the pandemic, ongoing projects, what it's like to work there and D'Amaro's leadership style.

Watch the the video blow, read the transcript and learn how this centenarian company plans to stay fresh.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zUuRXWnUIE Interview Transcript

Seth Borko: Hello, everybody. How are you all doing?