Disney broadens CEO search to external candidates to find Bob Iger’s successor
Embattled media giant Disney is expanding its search for Bob Iger’s successor beyond the the walls of the Magic Kingdom, according to a new report.
Disney CEO Succession Process To Officially Include Outside Candidates
Disney's process to identify CEO Bob Iger's successor will officially include external candidates as well as four current executives.
Disney CEO Search: Outside Candidates Include EA's Andrew Wilson but He Is Not a Front-Runner, Source Says
Disney’s board said it expects to announce a CEO successor to Bob Iger in early 2026 — but the guessing game about who will take the throne at the Magic Kingdom is already well under way. The media company enlisted headhunting firm Heidrick & Struggles to vet candidates outside of Disney,
Disney Expands CEO Search to External Candidates, Including EA’s Andrew Wilson
Disney is considering taking a look outside of the Magic Kingdom for Bob Iger’s successor, with Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson among external candidates being floated for the top job, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Disney Explores Wider Field of Candidates to Succeed Iger
Disney is exploring fresh candidates in its search for a successor to Bob Iger, including some from outside its castle walls, as the board and its newly named chairman move to bring order to a closely watched succession process.
Disney boss Bob Iger reportedly did not donate to either presidential candidate
Or, in the case of Disney boss Bob Iger, how he didn’t spend his money. According to regulatory filings ( via Puck News), Iger—a 2016 Hillary Clinton supporter, a 2020 Joe Biden donor, and a contributor to many of Kamala Harris’ past campaigns in California—did not donate any money to either candidate.
Disney Considering EA CEO and Other External Candidates to Succeed Bob Iger
According to the Wall Street Journal, Disney is exploring outsiders as potential CEO candidates to replace Bob Iger. Disney Considering External CEO Candidates These candidates reportedly include Andrew Wilson,
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Disney Said to be Considering a Surprising Replacement for Bob Iger: EA CEO Andrew Wilson
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Bob Iger's CEO Replacement Could Come From Outside Disney, But As A Huge Fan, I Have Big Concerns
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EA CEO Reportedly In The Mix To Be The Next Disney Boss
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Disney CEO Bob Iger and Mickey Mouse look on before ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), ...
There are no 'easy solutions' for Disney, analyst says
Disney (DIS) reports earnings on Thursday, and investors will likely watch for updates on its parks and streaming businesses ...