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Disney Taps James Gorman as Chairman; Board Expects to Name CEO Replacement for Bob Iger in Early 2026
The Walt Disney Co. board James Gorman -- who is leading the committee to identify a successor to CEO Bob Iger -- as chairman.
The Walt Disney Co. board James Gorman — who is leading the committee to identify a successor to CEO Bob Iger — as chairman, effective Jan. 2, 2025. “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. Drawing on his vast experience, James is expertly guiding the extensive search process for a new CEO, which remains a top priority for the Board,” said Parker, who is Executive Chairman of NIKE, Inc. “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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