Disney Sets Early‑2026 Goal to Name Iger Successor as Search Accelerates

Overview

• Bob Iger will remain CEO through December 31, 2026, marking the final stretch of his tenure.
• Board chairman James Gorman reaffirmed a plan to select a successor in early 2026 and said all directors are actively evaluating candidates.
• Reporting identifies Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden as the leading internal contenders under consideration.
• Disney’s virtual annual shareholders’ meeting on March 18, 2026 is viewed as the next key milestone, with no announcement guaranteed.
• Company filings show Iger’s 2025 compensation increased about 11.5% to roughly $45.8 million, and he told shareholders he remains “inspired and energized” during this “transformative period.”