Chief Executive, Walt Disney Co.
Iger, who leads The Walt Disney Co. in Burbank, has publicly stated his priority is to arrange for his replacement when his contract expires at the end of 2026. The Disney veteran’s prior choice was forced out by the board in November 2022. With the 73-year-old back in the saddle, Iger wrestles with ballooning costs and growing competition for video streamer Disney+. Iger has also pulled the trigger on buying all of streamer Hulu after Comcast sold its share of the company to Disney in December. Before taking over as chief executive of Disney in 2005, Iger was chair of ABC Group and in 1999 was given the additional responsibility of president of Walt Disney International. From 2000 to 2005, he served as Disney’s president and chief operating officer.