Disney CEO Bob Iger’s FY25 Pay Jumps To $45.8 Million; Board On Track To Unveil Succession In Early 2026 Amid “Rigorous And Ongoing Evaluation” Of Candidates
Disney CEO Robert Iger saw is fiscal 2025 pay rise just about 12% to $48.8 million from $41.1 million the year earlier, according to the company’s annual proxy statement filed with the SEC.
In a letter to shareholders, chairman James Gorman reiterated the board’s commitment to naming a successor to the CEO in early 2026 – so soon.
It set the annual meeting of shareholders virtually for March 16 at 10 am PT.
“Management succession planning remains a top priority for the Board, reflecting its importance to business continuity and long-term shareholder value. Oversight of the process is led by our dedicated Succession Planning Committee, and all directors have actively participated in a rigorous and ongoing evaluation of potential successor candidates, including direct engagement, performance assessment and consideration of leadership capabilities aligned with the Company’s long-term strategy. The appointment of the next CEO will be determined by the full Board, and we currently expect to announce the appointment of the Company’s next CEO in early 2026,” Gorman wrote in the proxy.
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