Tuesday’s news of Josh D’Amaro’s elevation to CEO and Dana Walden’s ascent to the new post of president and chief creative officer marks a more considered process than the one that unfolded in February 2020, when Bob Chapek took the reins from Bob Iger. Chapek, a 30-year Disney executive, endured a rocky tenure that ended after less than three years with Iger’s return. The structure outlined this time around marks a victory for Gorman, the former Morgan Stanley chairman-ceo who joined Disney’s board in 2024, the year after he ended his run as CEO of the investment powerhouse.
Gorman’s assignment in coming to Disney was clear — manage the company’s CEO succession process. On Tuesday, Gorman spoke with Variety about the future of the media giant that he calls “incredibly undervalued.” By multiple accounts,…
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