Group 1 - Walt Disney Co. has nominated former Apple COO Jeff Williams to join its board of directors, expanding the board from 10 to 11 members [1][2] - Williams, who retired from Apple after 27 years, will stand for election as an independent director at Disney's 2026 annual shareholders meeting [2] - Disney's board chairman, James Gorman, praised Williams as a highly accomplished executive with valuable experience in technology, global operations, and product design [3] Group 2 - Williams expressed admiration for Disney's legacy of combining imagination with innovation and looks forward to contributing to the company's journey of creativity and excellence [4] - At Apple, Williams played a key role in shaping operations and product strategy, overseeing global supply chain, leading the Apple Watch program, and directing health and fitness initiatives [5]