Disney CEO Bob Iger's Total Pay Jumps 30% To $41.1 Million

Executive Compensation - Disney CEO Bob Iger's total pay package increased to $41 1 million in fiscal 2024, up 30$31 6 million in the previous year [1] - Hugh Johnston, Disney's CFO since December 2023, made $24 5 million last year [2] - Horacio Guttierez, Disney's Senior EVP and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, earned$15 8 million, up from $11 6 million in fiscal 2023 [2] Succession Planning - Disney is preparing for CEO succession ahead of Bob Iger's contract expiration on December 31, 2026 [1] - The successor will be selected by early 2026 from a pool of four internal candidates and outsiders [1] Shareholder Meeting - Disney's annual shareholder meeting will be held virtually on March 20 [3] - Last year's meeting saw challenges from activist shareholders, including Nelson Peltz, who raised concerns about film studio dysfunction and excess costs [3] - This year's meeting is expected to be less contentious, with the company urging "no" votes on three shareholder proposals related to climate-related investments, participation in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, and ad spending on platforms with disfavored political and religious viewpoints [4]