Overview
- Iger’s fiscal 2025 compensation rose 11.5% to $45.8 million, including a $1 million salary, $21 million in stock awards, $14 million in options, $7.25 million in cash incentive and $2.59 million in other compensation.
- The board says it expects to appoint the next CEO in early 2026, noting a rigorous process led by its Succession Planning Committee that met five times in fiscal 2025 and includes mentorship from Iger, external coaching and full-board engagement.
- Reportedly, four internal contenders are in the preparation process: Dana Walden, Alan Bergman, Jimmy Pitaro and Josh D’Amaro.
- Disney set a virtual annual shareholder meeting for March 18 at 10 a.m. PT with votes on directors and an advisory say-on-pay, alongside additional shareholder proposals on climate commitments and disability access.
- The proxy lists a CEO-to-median employee pay ratio of 805:1 based on a $56,932 median employee figure, and shows CFO Hugh Johnston at $20.2 million (down from $24.5 million) and chief legal officer Horacio Gutierrez at $16.3 million (up from $15.8 million).