Disney’s board said it expects to announce a CEO successor to Bob Iger in early 2026 — but the guessing game about who will take the throne at the Magic Kingdom is already well under way. The media company enlisted headhunting firm Heidrick & Struggles to vet candidates outside of Disney, and the firm has […]

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Disney’s process to identify CEO Bob Iger’s successor will officially include external candidates as well as four current executives. 
	A person familiar with the process confirmed as much to Deadline, though most observers had assumed all along that both internal and outside executives would be in the mix. The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday morning on the state of the closely scrutinized deliberations. 
	One particular outside candidate, …

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Disney CEO Succession Process To Officially Include Outside Candidates

The Walt Disney Company is expanding its search for Bob Iger’s successor, casting a wider net that includes external candidates as it seeks to conclude a closely watched succession process. Among the names that have surfaced in recent months is Andrew Wilson, CEO of video game giant Electronic Arts (EA), according to people familiar with […] The post Disney Widens CEO Search Beyond “Castle Walls,” Electronic Arts CEO Among Contenders appeared fi…

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Disney Widens CEO Search Beyond "Castle Walls," Electronic Arts CEO Among Contenders

Disney is currently looking to find some new blood to succeed longtime CEO Bob Iger, and out of the possible candidates, EA’s Andrew Wilson is reportedly being considered for the role. According to the Wall Street Journal, Disney is looking at bringing in external candidates, and Wilson’s name has appeared alongside other notable business persons like Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden, Disney parks chairman Josh D’Amaro, ESPN chairman…

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EA CEO Reportedly In The Mix To Be The Next Disney Boss

A new report says the CEO search could go in a different direction.  The post NEWS: A NEW Disney CEO Candidate Has Emerged To Replace Bob Iger appeared first on AllEars.Net.

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NEWS: A NEW Disney CEO Candidate Has Emerged To Replace Bob Iger

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Sources: Disney board members are exploring fresh candidates in their search for a successor to Bob Iger, including EA CEO Andrew Wilson

As Disney’s CEO transition draws closer, the company is reportedly widening its search for a successor to Bob Iger, now considering top candidates outside the organization. Here’s what we know about the search and a surprising names under consideration. With Disney preparing for a leadership change, the company is now looking beyond internal candidates to ensure they select the ideal successor to Bob Iger. According to WDW News Today, the board …

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