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How the Disney Board Handled the CEO Succession Battle
In this episode of Boardroom Conversations, Lucas and Luna dig into the most consequential board decision in modern Hollywood: how Disney's board managed the high-stakes CEO succession battle that culminated in Bob Iger's return in 2022 and the eventual handoff to Bob Chapek. They break down the board's missteps during Chapek's tenure, the strategic blunders that eroded trust, and the governance lessons for any company facing a founder-or-successor dilemma. Lucas walks through the timeline from Chapek's sudden promotion in early 2020 through the activist pressure in…
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