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Disney CEO Iger's Pay Soars to $48.8 Million

1/23/2026

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Summary

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Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger's 2025 compensation rose to $48.8 million, up from $41.1 million in 2024.
The proxy shows Iger's pay includes $1 million salary, $21 million stock awards, and $14 million option awards.
Disney plans to announce Iger's successor in early 2026, with shareholder meeting set for March 16.
Speculation centers on Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden as potential successors, with discussions of a possible co-CEO arrangement.

History

Historical Context

Disney's acquisition of Pixar in 2006 for $7.4 billion marked a pivotal shift in animation, following Pixar's groundbreaking success with "Toy Story" in 1995, the first fully computer-animated feature. Under Bob Iger's leadership, Disney expanded its animation strategy, with Iger's successor announcement in 2025 potentially reshaping the company's future direction and impacting shareholder confidence.

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Story summary

Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger's 2025 compensation rose to $48.8 million, up from $41.1 million in 2024.
The proxy shows Iger's pay includes $1 million salary, $21 million stock awards, and $14 million option awards.
Disney plans to announce Iger's successor in early 2026, with shareholder meeting set for March 16.
Speculation centers on Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden as potential successors, with discussions of a possible co-CEO arrangement.

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