It’s no secret that Disney is actively seeking Bob Iger’s replacement in preparation of his pending 2019 departure. Now in the midst of Disney and Fox negotiations, 21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch has been “suggested” as a candidate to succeed the Disney CEO, when the storied executive eventually retires, according to The Financial Times, which cited “people briefed on the talks” in a report published Tuesday.
This after recent reports have stated that Disney Parks Chief, Bob Chapek, Might Be next in line as Bob Iger’s Successor, but this deal is bigger than that as a deal of this nature would reshape the media landscape and if Disney pulls it off and it could land Murdoch at the helm of The Mouse House.
This news came the same day that a CNBC report said Disney was close to a deal to acquire parts of Fox’s studio and television production business, valued at more than $60 billion.
According to the report, Rupert Murdoch and his younger son, James, could take senior roles at a combined company if a deal is struck. Iger, 66, is due to retire in 2019 and James Murdoch, 44, currently chief executive of 21st Century Fox and chairman of the satellite broadcaster Sky, is a possible successor… (Read More)