Nearly all of Disney's directors were picked during Bob Iger’s first term as CEO. He’s back and part of his job is to find a replacement, something he failed to do. He needs people to challenge his thinking and prepare to exit, says jennifersaba
Iger as chair this year even though she is bumping up against Disney’s corporate governance guidelines for length of service.
executive Carolyn Everson was named director. Nelson Peltz also has a stake, according to the Wall Street Journal. They could agitate for further changes including nominating directors with media expertise. Only Everson and Iger have that qualification.
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