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Disney’s Search for a New CEO: Who Will Succeed Bob Iger?

Disney’s Search for a New CEO: Who Will Succeed Bob Iger?

Disney, The Walt Disney Company was founded in 1923 by Walt and Roy O. Disney. This is a giant chain of global entertainment. Disney is well known for its beloved animated characters like Mickey Mouse. This one particular character has filled generations of kids’ childhoods with joy. Disney shines brighter than any other one with its iconic brands like Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney+ that have been captivating global audiences. Now the currently trending news it the Disney’s search for New CEO after Bob Iger.

Disney’s search for a new CEO:

Disney's Search for a New CEO: Who Will Succeed Bob Iger?
Disney’s Search for a New CEO: Who Will Succeed Bob Iger?

Disney is currently in search of the next CEO who could succeed in keeping up the brand name like Bob Iger did. The company has even appointed a succession planning committee to search for a transformative leader. The company has been searching for candidates internally and externally simultaneously with a deadline of 2026.


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Candidates in consideration:

The internal candidates who are in consideration for the role of next CEO of Disney are mentioned below.


Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman of ESPN.

Josh D’Amaro, Chairperson of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment.

Dana Walden, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment.

These individuals are being mentored by Iger and receiving external coaching on handling various departments and responsibilities of a company. The decision is to be taken by considering various factors, and the deadline is by the end of 2026.

Disney’s current CEO:

Disney’s current CEO, Bob Iger, has been handling the responsibilities of Disney for over two decades. Before Bob Iger’s current tenure as Disney’s CEO, starting in 2022. The role of Disney’s CEO was held by Bob Chapek from 2020 to 2022. Due to the challenges faced by the CEO during his tenure, including the global pandemic. Bob Iger had to step back for better management in Disney.

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