Disney CEO Bob Iger's Surprise Possible Replacement Revealed

A shortlist of potential executives to succeed Disney CEO Bob Iger has surfaced, bringing a few surprises to the search for his replacement.

An unexpected inclusion, according to the list reported by Fox Business, is NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who is currently under contract with the basketball league through 2024.

Kevin Mayer, co-CEO and founder of Candle Media, a U.S. production company, is also on the list. A former Disney executive, Mayer left the company to head up TikTok's operations in America after Bob Chapek initially succeeded Iger.

Dana Walden, currently the co-chief of Disney Entertainment, has also been listed as one of the possible replacements for Iger. While previous reports indicated a possible succession by Josh D'Amaro, Disney chairman, he was not mentioned in this potential list.

Iger recently reorganized the company, adding a Disney entertainment business unit to be overseen by Walden and Alan Bergman. D'Amaro remains in charge of the third division within the company, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.

Iger's reappointment came with the stipulation that he would find his successor before retiring again in two years' time. Disney has since set up a succession planning committee to help find the executive's replacement, but there has been no indication of when Iger's successor will be confirmed.