Who will be Bob Iger's successor as Disney CEO in 2026?
According to recent announcements, a new CEO of Walt Disney Co. will be announced and appointed in early 2026. The new CEO is expected to replace on this position Bob Iger. To this end, the company has appointed James Gorman (former CEO of Morgan Stanley) as Chairman of the Board to lead the search for a worthy successor. A detailed succession plan has also been announced.