New clues about Disney’s next leader?
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While most fans are more curious about new films on the horizon and the billions of dollars in new theme park announcements made at the D23 Ultimate Fan Event, arguably the most important decision about Disney’s future is being made in California boardrooms: Who is going to follow Bob Iger as Disney CEO?
Earlier this month, it was announced that James Gorman — a veteran Wall Street banker and member of the Disney Board of Directors — would become that board’s chairman in January 2025. The move was