Walt Disney names director Mark Parker as chairman
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Walt Disney Co on Wednesday named independent director and Nike Inc Executive Chairman Mark Parker as the entertainment giant's chairman.
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Disney names Nike executive Mark Parker as new chairman
The Walt Disney Company has named Nike executive chairman Mark Parker as its new board chair, replacing longtime director Susan Arnold, whose term limit is expiring.
Disney names Nike executive Mark Parker as new chairman
By David Goldman, CNN The Walt Disney Company has named Nike executive chairman Mark Parker as its new board chair, replacing longtime director Susan Arnold, whose term limit is expiring. Parker, a Disney board member since 2016, takes over Disney’s board at a time of transition for America’s largest media company. Bob Iger recently returned as CEO after a brief hiatus. “Mark Parker’s vision, incredible depth of experience and wise counsel have …
Disney names Nike executive Mark Parker as new chairman
Disney announced Mark Parker as the new chair of its board. The former Nike CEO takes over for Susan Arnold, whose term limit is expiring. Disney says one of the reasons Parker is a good fit is because he navigated a successful CEO transition at Nike. Bob Iger returned to Disney as Chief Executive last year in a surprise move. “Mark Parker’s vision, incredible depth of experience and wise counsel have been invaluable to Disney, and I look forwar…
Disney, faced with proxy fight, names former Nike CEO Mark Parker as board chairman
Mark Parker, a Disney board member since 2016, will replace Susan Arnold as chairman in the latest major leadership change for the Burbank entertainment giant.