Today’s Bob Iger’s last day leading Disney. Here’s what comes next at the company worth $176 billion

Group 1 - The transition of leadership at Disney marks a new era as long-time CEO Bob Iger officially hands over the role to Josh D'Amaro during the annual shareholders meeting [1] - D'Amaro, a 28-year veteran of Disney, was appointed as CEO on February 3 and previously led Disney Experiences, which encompasses theme parks, cruise lines, resorts, and consumer products [1][2] - The company faces challenges in a changing media landscape, particularly with competitor Paramount Skydance planning to acquire Warner Bros., which may impact Disney's market share [3] Group 2 - Iger will remain as a senior advisor and board member, providing continuity during the transition, which is a departure from his previous succession planning with Bob Chapek [4] - The succession planning committee, led by former Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman, emphasized the importance of preparing the company and its talent for this leadership change [5] - The new structure aims for a "clean break" allowing D'Amaro to implement changes without the pressure of Iger's oversight, fostering a smoother transition [6] Group 3 - Dana Walden has been appointed as the company's president and chief creative officer, a newly created role, after previously serving as co-chairman of Disney Entertainment [6]