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Dana Walden
President at
WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE)
Net worth: 7 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Dana Walden is Chief Executive Officer at ABC, Inc. Ms. Walden is Chairman of Walt Disney Television & Telecommunications since 2022.
Ms. Walden is Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment Productions LLC since 2023.
Ms. Walden is Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles, The Chrysalis Foundation, The Alliance for Children's Rights, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Ms. Walden is President-Leadership Council at the University of Southern California.
Ms. Walden is Trustee of The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association.
Ms. Walden is Member-Friends Board at Saban Community Clinic.
Ms. Walden will be President & Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Co. starting 2026.
Ms. Walden will be Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Television, Inc. starting 2026.
Formerly, Ms. Walden was Co-Chairman & Co-Chief Executive Officer at Fox Television Group from 2014 to 2019.
Ms. Walden was Co-Chairman at Twentieth Century Fox International Television, Inc. from 2010 to 2014.
Ms. Walden was Chairman at ABC Entertainment from 2019 to 2021.
Ms. Walden was Director at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Ms. Walden was Independent Director at Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. from 2018 to 2023.
Ms. Walden completed undergraduate education at the University of Southern California.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | 72,026 ( 0% ) | 7 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Dana Walden active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) | President | 2026-03-17 |
The Alliance for Children's Rights
 The Alliance for Children's Rights Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides free legal services and protects the rights and futures of abused and impoverished children | Director/Board Member | - |
Disney Entertainment Productions LLC | Chairman | 2022-12-31 |
ABC, Inc.
 ABC, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates television stations | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Walt Disney Television & Telecommunications
 Walt Disney Television & Telecommunications Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides television production services | Chairman | 2022-06-06 |
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
 Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a nonprofit law firm | Director/Board Member | - |
The Chrysalis Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles Part of Big Brothers Big Sisters International, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles is a youth mentoring organization dedicated to empowering nearly 1,500 children annually, primarily from underserved communities across the county. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The organization focuses on creating strong, safe, and supportive one-to-one relationships between adult volunteers ("bigs") and youth ("littles") aged 6-18. It offers six distinct mentoring programs that are inclusive of all children regardless of gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or citizenship. The organization emphasizes a careful vetting and matching process based on location, personality, interests, and background to foster meaningful connections. Volunteers serve as positive role models, providing guidance and support to help youth reach their potential, with ongoing assistance from match support specialists. The organization encourages simple, low-cost outings to build trust and friendship, and utilizes data tracking software to enhance decision-making and program effectiveness. The CEO of the company is John E. Kobara. | Director/Board Member | - |
Walt Disney Television, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2026-03-15 |
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Training of Dana Walden
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Connections
77
1st degree connections
18
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 18 |
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The Walt Disney Co.
 The Walt Disney Co. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns and operates television and radio production, distribution & broadcasting stations, direct-to-consumer services, amusement parks and hotels | Consumer Services |
ABC, Inc.
ABC, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates television stations | Consumer Services |
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as a hospital | Health Services |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Twentieth Century Fox International Television, Inc.
 Twentieth Century Fox International Television, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Supplies entertainment programs for several different networks | Consumer Services |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles Part of Big Brothers Big Sisters International, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles is a youth mentoring organization dedicated to empowering nearly 1,500 children annually, primarily from underserved communities across the county. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The organization focuses on creating strong, safe, and supportive one-to-one relationships between adult volunteers ("bigs") and youth ("littles") aged 6-18. It offers six distinct mentoring programs that are inclusive of all children regardless of gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or citizenship. The organization emphasizes a careful vetting and matching process based on location, personality, interests, and background to foster meaningful connections. Volunteers serve as positive role models, providing guidance and support to help youth reach their potential, with ongoing assistance from match support specialists. The organization encourages simple, low-cost outings to build trust and friendship, and utilizes data tracking software to enhance decision-making and program effectiveness. The CEO of the company is John E. Kobara. | |
The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association
 The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial support for zoo programs | Commercial Services |
The Chrysalis Foundation | |
ABC Entertainment | |
Walt Disney Television & Telecommunications
Walt Disney Television & Telecommunications Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides television production services | Consumer Services |
The Alliance for Children's Rights
The Alliance for Children's Rights Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides free legal services and protects the rights and futures of abused and impoverished children | Commercial Services |
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a nonprofit law firm | Commercial Services |
Disney Entertainment Productions LLC | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
 Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides live entertainment events promotion and production services | Consumer Services |
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
 Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Part of University of California, the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center is a renowned cancer center located in Los Angeles, CA. The center is known for its research, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. With over 500 scientists and physicians, it conducts basic and translational cancer research and provides state-of-the-art cancer care. The center has over 400 active clinical trials focused on cancer care and has been instrumental in developing 18 FDA-approved therapies. The Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation at UCLA funds leading-edge research to improve therapies for cancer patients worldwide. | Health Services |
Fox Television Group
 Fox Television Group BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates television stations | Consumer Services |
Saban Community Clinic
 Saban Community Clinic Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a nonprofit community health organization that provides medical, dental, vision and mental healthcare services | Commercial Services |
Walt Disney Television, Inc. |
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