Disney Says It Will Announce CEO Iger's Replacement in Early 2026

Key Takeaways The Walt Disney Co. announced that the replacement for CEO Bob Iger will be named in early 2026. The entertainment giant also said former Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman, who heads the succession committee, will become chair on Jan. 2. Iger returned to Disney as CEO in November 2022 after the board removed his successor, Bob Chapek. Shares of The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) declined Monday as the entertainment giant said that the replacement for Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bob Iger will be named i ...