James Gorman
Chairman of the Walt Disney Company at the time of the interview, leading the board's CEO succession process and discussing the promotion of Josh D'Amaro and Bob Iger's transition.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 45min
Disney Chairman Talks New CEO, A Musk Mega-Merger, & Palantir's AI Gains 2/3/26
James Gorman, Chairman of The Walt Disney Company, briefly outlines leadership moves and strategy as Josh D'Amaro takes over as CEO. He discusses Dana Walden's new creative role, the board's succession process, and plans to better weave Disney's IP across films, streaming and parks. The conversation also touches on a potential SpaceX–xAI deal and market reactions to big tech and earnings news.
Feb 3, 2026 • 11min
Disney Chairman James Gorman Talks Bob Iger Succession, Josh D'Amaro
James Gorman, chairman of the Walt Disney Company and former Morgan Stanley CEO, discusses selecting Josh D’Amaro as Bob Iger’s successor and shaping a smooth leadership transition. He explains why D’Amaro’s parks and creative strengths matter. Talks also cover Iger’s advisory role through 2026, talent retention moves like Dana Walden’s promotion, and the board’s wide succession search.
