Overview
- The Los Angeles Times reports an announcement is expected next month, with Disney publicly offering no confirmation of the timeline.
- Parks boss Josh D’Amaro is widely viewed as the leading internal candidate in that reporting.
- Other contenders cited include Dana Walden, Alan Bergman, and ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro, who has downplayed interest previously.
- The successor will shape ESPN’s future, potentially including completion of a proposed equity arrangement with the NFL, according to industry analysis.
- Bob Iger plans to leave when his contract expires later this year, as the company finalizes its leadership transition.