Josh D'Amaro Appointed to Disney Board and Executive Committee

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He was also appointed to the Executive Committee of the Board. The annual meeting of shareholders saw the election of directors and the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accountants for fiscal 2026. Additionally, shareholders approved an advisory vote on executive compensation and rejected proposals related to employee gift-matching programs, climate commitments, cumulative voting, and accessibility and disability inclusion practices.

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