“I have long admired Disney’s legacy of pairing imagination with innovation—leveraging new technologies in bold, creative ways to bring to life timeless stories and entertain its guests,” Williams said in a statement. “It is an honor to be nominated to the board of this storied company. I look forward to working with Disney’s talented leadership team and contributing to the company’s ongoing journey of creativity and excellence.”
Disney shareholders will vote on Williams’s election, along with the reelection of the company’s current 10 directors, at the 2026 annual meeting, which will likely be in March or April. The board is also leading the succession process for Iger. Last October, Gorman said the company expects to name his successor in early 2026; his current contract runs through December 2026.
