Bob Iger Shares "Obsession" With Finding CEO Successor

Bob Iger recently shared his “obsession” with finding a successor.

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As part of a recent interview on Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa, Bob Iger shared his “obsession” with finding a new successor.
After the much discussed tribulations of Bob Chapek in the CEO role (quickly ousted after less than a year in the role without Iger), Iger’s return to The Walt Disney Company has tried to bring back stability.
However, Iger explained in the interview his hopes to “retire again” and “leave the company in great hands.”
Iger’s current contract will expire at the end of 2026, giving him and the Board of Directors a (preferably) finite timeline to find a new CEO.
According to The Wrap, Disney is currently looking at four individuals to replace Iger:
- Josh D’Amaro – Disney Parks & Resorts
- Dana Walden – Disney Entertainment
- Alan Bergman – Disney Entertainment
- Jimmy Pitaro – ESPN
Elsewhere in the interview, he discussed his regret over discussing Disney’s linear TV assets “may not be core” to the company.
While Iger shares he “wasn’t wrong about my observation,” he realizes he “caused an incredible amount of anxiety” that he deemed unnecessary.
You can listen to the full interview with Kelly Ripa here.

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