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Disney Names James Gorman Board Chairman; Bob Iger’s Successor Now Set To Be Announced In Early 2026


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.

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. “James Gorman is an esteemed leader who has become an invaluable voice on the Disney Board since joining earlier this year, and I am extremely pleased that he has agreed to assume the role of Chairman upon my departure. “As I prepare to leave the Board to focus on other areas of my work, I am proud of Disney’s renewed position of strength and excited for the company’s future, and I want to thank my fellow directors, Bob Iger and his exemplary management team for their continued strong leadership and dedication.”

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