The Great Disney Succession Mystery: Who Will Replace Bob Iger?

With Disney's annual shareholders meeting looming, the company is under pressure to give an update on its CEO succession plan. Bob Iger, who came back to Disney in 2022, will depart by early 2026, and the board, chaired by Chairman James P. Gorman, is actively looking for his successor. Some potential internal successors are Dana Walden, Alan Bergman, Jimmy Pitaro, and Josh D'Amaro, but some outside candidates such as Electronic Arts' Andrew Wilson are also in the mix. Succession is vital for Disney's long-term stability, particularly after the last transition struggles with Bob Chapek. Investors want clarity on this matter since it will have a strong bearing on the company's direction and stock performance.

 

Source: Los Angeles Times, Quartz, CEO Today Magazine