Walt Disney announced on wednesday that it has appointed Susan Arnold as its new board chairman. For the first time in Walt Disney's 98 - year history, a woman has been named chair of the board of directors.
Susan Arnold Walt Disney has announced that Susan Arnold will be the Chairman of the Board of Directors for 14 years, with Bob Iger set to step down as Chairman of the Board of Directors on december 31st.
Walt Disney Company
Bob Iger, who has been the CEO of Walt Disney Company for 15 years, resigned in 2020 and joined the Board of Directors.
Corporate management
The position of CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of one of the largest companies in the world is changing. Walt Disney has made this important decision, with corporate executives claiming that the two key positions should be given to separate individuals.
Bob Sapek - Susan Arnold
The current CEO of Walt Disney is Bob Chabeck and the Chairman of the Board of Directors is Susan Arnold. The company's business and management are expected to improve significantly with this new change.
The dismissal of several high-ranking officials
And not only Bob Iger from Walt Disney, but also Alan Horn, the studio's head, Gary Marsh, the head and chief creative officer of the Disney television division, and Alan Brewerman, the company's general counsel, have all announced their departure by 2021. This will bring in young leaders to many important positions at Walt Disney Company.
Susan Arnold Experience
Susan Arnold, the new chairman of Walt Disney's board of directors, has previously held the key and senior positions at the Carlyle Group, a private equity firm, and the P&G Group, McDonald's.