Disney Names James Gorman as New Board Chairman

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The Walt Disney Company has named James Gorman, leader of the committee to identify CEO Bob Iger’s successor, as chairman of the board, effective January 2, 2025. James Gorman Named Disney Board Chairman According to a report from Variety, Gorman will succeed Mark G. Parker, who is leaving the Disney Board on January 2, following … Read more

The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors Amends Bylaws Amid Nelson Peltz’s Push for Multiple Seats

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The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has amended their bylaws regarding the “nominations of directors by outside parties,” per Variety. The altered policies have been implemented as activist investor Nelson Peltz of Trian Fund Management seeks two seats on the company’s board. The Walt Disney Company Board Amends Bylaws The Walt Disney Company Board … Read more

Disney Appoints Morgan Stanley’s James P. Gorman and Veteran Media Exec Sir Jeremy Darroch as New Directors

The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has appointed two new directors. James P. Gorman is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley and his appointment will be effective on February 5. Sir Jeremy Darroch is a veteran media executive and former Group Chief Executive of Sky and his appointment will be effective on … Read more