“James is a highly respected leader, and we’ve asked him to serve as the new Chair of the Succession Planning Committee given his deep succession planning experience and long-term strategic mentality,” said Parker, who most recently served as the Committee’s Chair. “Succession planning is a top priority of the Board, and I am eager to continue collaborating with James on the Committee as we advance the important work we have already been doing to identify and prepare the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company.”
Gorman will lead a committee that will include Disney’s directors Mary T. Barra and Calvin R. McDonald. All members of this new committee to find someone to replace the Disney CEO have direct experience in CEO and senior leadership succession planning for Fortune 500 companies.