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ESPN's Jimmy Pitaro Focuses on Sports, Not Disney CEO Role

3/18/2025

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ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro has no interest in becoming Disney's CEO, prioritizing his role at ESPN.
He aims to lead ESPN through significant upcoming direct-to-consumer launches.
Internal candidates for the CEO position include Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden, with the board exploring various options.
Bob Iger's exit has created challenges for potential successors, highlighted by Bob Chapek's removal in 2022.

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Story summary

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro has no interest in becoming Disney's CEO, prioritizing his role at ESPN.
He aims to lead ESPN through significant upcoming direct-to-consumer launches.
Internal candidates for the CEO position include Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden, with the board exploring various options.
Bob Iger's exit has created challenges for potential successors, highlighted by Bob Chapek's removal in 2022.