Disney Names Susan Arnold Chairman as Iger Nears Departure
- She’s the first woman to have job once held by Walt Disney
- Decision keeps separation between CEO and board leadership
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Walt Disney Co. named former Carlyle Group and Procter & Gamble Co. executive Susan Arnold as its chairman, replacing Bob Iger, who is nearing his previously announced departure from the company.
Arnold, 67, has been the lead independent director since 2018 and has served on Disney’s board since 2007. She’s also been a director at McDonald’s Corp. and NBTY Inc. She’ll take on the position when Iger leaves the company on Dec. 31.