EA CEO Andrew Wilson in running to be Disney CEO succeeding Bob Iger

EA CEO Andrew Wilson in running to be Disney CEO succeeding Bob Iger | WSJ

Disney is reportedly considering Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson as a successor to Disney CEO Bob Iger, the Wall Street Journal said.

Tech - VentureBeat - 23 hours ago

Disney announces when it will replace CEO Bob Iger

Disney is clarifying its timeline for naming Bob Iger's successor, while also bringing in Morgan Stanley's ex-CEO as board chair.

Disney says it will name CEO Bob Iger’s second successor in 2026

The House of Mouse taps former Morgan Stanley CEO as its new board chair, who will lead search for Iger’s replacement. Walt Disney said it would announce another replacement for CEO Bob Iger in ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Disney Names James Gorman Chairman, Sets ‘Early 2026’ for C.E.O. Change

In a board shake-up, James Gorman, a director in charge of planning for a successor to the chief executive, Robert A. Iger, will become chairman on Jan. 2, 2025.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

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

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 ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

Disney will name Bob Iger’s replacement in early 2026

Disney has tapped James Gorman to replace Mark Parker as the company’s next chairman, effective in January, as the media giant lays the groundwork to name a successor for CEO Bob Iger in early ...

Disney to Name Bob Iger's Successor in Early 2026

The company also said Mark Parker resigned as the chairman and named James Gorman as his replacement, effective Jan. 2.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Disney says it will pick Bob Iger's successor in early 2026

Walt Disney Co. said James Gorman will become chairman of its board next year, replacing Mark Parker, who is stepping down after nine years.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 21

Disney will name Bob Iger's replacement in early 2026; James Gorman to become board chair next year

Former Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman will replace Nike Executive Chairman Mark Parker as chairman in January.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Disney to elevate CEO-search leader James Gorman to chairman

Walt Disney said Monday that Chairman Mark Parker will leave the company after two years in the role, and will be succeeded by board member and CEO succession planner James Gorman.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Disney makes the right pick to lead board as it searches for next CEO

Former Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman has experience in succession planning.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Disney Taps Gorman as Next Chairman, Plans to Name New CEO in 2026

The Morgan Stanley exec leads the entertainment giant’s succession planning committee. Disney is screening internal and external candidates in preparation for Bob Iger’s departure.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Disney sets new timetable to replace Iger as chief

US entertainment company appoints James Gorman as chair as it seeks to end decade-long succession saga

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Michael Jeffries, Ex-Abercrombie CEO, Charged With Running Sex-Trafficking Ring

Prosecutors said Michael Jeffries and two others coerced dozens of men into sex acts during Mr. Jeffries’s tenure at the clothing company.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

Southwest and activist investor Elliott strike deal to keep CEO Bob Jordan, add six new directors

Southwest Airlines stuck a deal with activist Elliott which staves off a potential proxy fight in exchange for sizable board representation.

Business - CNBC - October 24

The Wall Street Veteran Leading Disney's Search for Iger's Replacement

James Gorman wanted a challenging board role after nailing succession at Morgan Stanley. He’s getting one at Disney.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

A Running List of the Tech CEOs Donald Trump Claims Are Calling Him to Suck Up

Some of the most powerful people in Silicon Valley appear to be quietly sitting out the presidential election cycle. But Trump says that in private, it's a different story.

Tech - Wired - October 28

43 monkeys remain on the run from South Carolina lab. CEO thinks they're having an adventure

Authorities say 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina have been spotted in the woods near a fence surrounding the site and that workers are using food to ...

Tech - ABC News - 5 days ago

America Inc’s new CEO

Has the US now become a distressed asset?

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Masimo Terminates Founder Kiani as CEO

Medical-device maker said Joe Kiani, who previously informed the board of his decision to resign as chief executive, has been terminated by the company, following a review by outside counsel.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Dollar Tree CEO Steps Down

The discount retailer is searching for a new chief executive after Rick Dreiling stepped down from the company’s top role, citing health challenges.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Schneider Electric Ousts CEO Herweck

Schneider Electric removed Peter Herweck from his role as chief executive after just 18 months on the job, citing differences on the strategic roadmap, and replaced him with company veteran Olivier ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Wells Fargo CEO calls consumers 'extremely resilient'

Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf gave CNBC's Jim Cramer a positive read on the consumer landscape.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Thinks Micromanaging Is Underrated

What the founder and CEO really meant in that infamous ‘Founder Mode’ speech.

Business - Inc. - October 16

After Decades of Increases, CEO Pay Dipped in 2023

An annual study of chief executive compensation found average pay dropped nearly 20 percent last year, reflecting a reduction of stock options in their pay packages.

Business - Inc. - October 17

CVS replaces CEO as profits, share price suffer

Longtime CVS Health executive David Joyner has replaced Karen Lynch as CEO, as the company struggles to drive higher profits and stock performance, CVS announced Friday.

Hilton CEO: ‘Complacency is a disease that can be very dangerous’

Chris Nassetta has turned round the hotel group through measured expansion and consistent service

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Ex-Abercrombie CEO used power, wealth and influence to traffic vulnerable men, prosecutors say

Prosecutors in the US said the men used force, fraud and coercion to engage in "violent and exploitive" sexual acts.

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO arrested on sex trafficking charges

The investigation involved whether the men sexually exploited and abused young men at parties they hosted in the U.S. and around the world, the sources said.

Details on arrest of former Abercrombie CEO for sex trafficking

Prosecutors say former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries and two of his associates coerced young men to participate in sex parties from 2008 through 2015 by promising them modeling careers. CBS News ...

Starbucks Baristas Demand Change from New CEO

Starbucks baristas hope to see their complaints taken seriously with new leadership at the helm.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Perplexity CEO ‘Surprised’ by Publishers’ Lawsuit Against Startup

Aravind Srinivas said he told Dow Jones and the New York Post in June that the AI company was open to discussions about using their content.

Business - Inc. - October 24

From intern to CEO: does it pay to be a company lifer?

Executives who spend their career at one place can boost morale and loyalty but risk stifling innovation

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Pfizer's Strong Quarter Bolsters CEO's Comeback Efforts

The pharmaceutical company reported its third consecutive quarter with positive results.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Starbucks’s CEO Steps In to Tackle Long List of Issues

Customers are turning away from the coffee giant, and its new chief executive, Brian Niccol, has to figure out how to get them back.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

How Japan's youngest CEO transformed Hello Kitty

As the cute character celebrates her 50th anniversary, the firm behind it is now a trillion yen business.

4 Leadership Teams CEOs Need for Strategic Success

The main job of any CEO is to set the strategy and ensure they have the right leadership team in place.

Business - Inc. - November 2

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