The duo are co-ordinating their efforts with Ike Perlmutter, the former head of Marvel.
Shareholders will elect board members in early 2024 at the meeting, whose date has not yet been announced.
You know, we have had a lot of battles in my life.
Disney board member James GormanSaul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
That doesnt bother me one little bit.
Iger recently re-upped through the end of 2026 and has insisted the succession process is a top priority.
I had my last operating committee meeting this morning, Gorman said.
I had my last risk committee meeting, my last management committee.
And I told them, I will never appear in one of these meetings again, ever.
Its not my job anymore.
Obviously dealt with shareholders at many levels, including activists.
I dont want to prejudge, you know, the succession process.
That wouldnt be fair to the team.
I havent, I dont start as a director until February.
Igers predecessor, Michael Eisner, also did not proactively manage the succession process.
Eisner departed the company the following year, ending a 21-year run in the corner office.
