Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Bob Iger to Step Down as Disney CEO Before 2026
Bob Iger, the CEO of Disney, has told his friends that he wants to leave his job before his contract ends in 2026.
He has been working hard and wants to spend more time on things he enjoys, like sailing and supporting a women's soccer team.
The company's board will decide on a new CEO in early 2026.
Two people who might take his place are Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden.
Iger has been the CEO before, left, and then came back in 2022.
He made a lot of money last year, $45.8 million, from his job and other benefits.
The board is expected to meet soon to discuss who will be the next CEO.
Bob Iger plans to step down as Disney CEO before his contract ends on December 31, 2026.
Iger has expressed frustration with internal conflicts at ABC, particularly regarding Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.
Disney's board is expected to announce the next CEO in early 2026, with internal contenders undergoing a rigorous preparation process.
Top contenders for the CEO position include Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden.
Iger plans to focus on personal pursuits, including sailing, Angel City FC, and supporting his wife's work at USC.
- Who
- Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company
- What
- Plans to step down as CEO before his contract ends in 2026
- When
- Before December 31, 2026
- Where
- The Walt Disney Company, Burbank, California, USA
- Why
- To move on from the grind of being CEO and focus on personal pursuits
- Current Position
- CEO of The Walt Disney Company
- Contract End Date
- December 31, 2026
- Reporting Source
- Wall Street Journal
- Potential Successors
- Josh D’Amaro, Dana Walden
- Iger's Plans Post-CEO
- Sailing, Angel City FC, Supporting USC Annenberg
- 2025 Compensation
- $45.8 million
