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Disney says it will name CEO Bob Iger's second successor in 2026
The House of Mouse taps former Morgan Stanley CEO as its new board chair, who will lead search for Iger's replacement
Disney plans to announce next CEO in early 2026
Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS, ETR:WDP) plans to announce its next CEO replacing Bob Iger in early 2026, the company said on Monday. It also announced the appointment of James Gorman as chairman of the board, effective January 2, 2025.
Disney announces James Gorman as new chairman
Walt Disney on Monday named Morgan Stanley veteran James Gorman as chairman and said it would announce a new CEO to replace Bob Iger in early 2026, setting the stage for succession at the storied media and entertainment company.
Disney to Name Bob Iger's Successor in Early 2026
The company also said Mark Parker resigned as the chairman and named James Gorman as his replacement, effective Jan. 2.
Disney to elevate CEO-search leader James Gorman to chairman
Walt Disney said Monday that Chairman Mark Parker will leave the company after two years in the role, and will be succeeded by board member and CEO succession planner James Gorman.
Disney Names James Gorman Chairman Of The Board
James Gorman, the former Morgan Stanley CEO who joined Disney's board earlier this year in a signal to investors about the company's succession process, has been named chairman. He will succeed Mark Parker on January 2, 2025. Parker is leaving the board after serving on it for nine years.
Disney Will Name Bob Iger CEO Replacement In 2026, Taps Banker James Gorman As Chairman
Disney announced shakeups to its top leadership positions Monday, tapping veteran banker James Gorman as the chairman of its board and indicating it expects to name a successor to its 73-year-old famed CEO Bob Iger by 2026.
Disney will name Iger's successor in early 2026; James Gorman to become board chair next year
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Disney to Name CEO Iger Successor in Early 2026
The entertainment giant names James P. Gorman as chairman, effective early next year.
Disney names James Gorman as new chairman, to announce next CEO in early 2026
Walt Disney said on Monday it has named James Gorman as chairman of the board, effective Jan. 2, replacing Mark Parker, who is leaving the company after nine years.
Disney will name Bob Iger's replacement in early 2026; James Gorman to become board chair next year
Disney will name a successor to CEO Bob Iger in early 2026, the company said in a statement. Former Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman will replace Nike Executive Chairman Mark Parker as chairman in January.
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