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Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Pay Climbs to $45.8 Million as Succession Clock Ticks
The Walt Disney Company has filed its latest proxy statement with the SEC, and it reveals that CEO Bob Iger saw his total compensation rise to $45.8 million in 2025, an 11.5 percent increase over the previous year. The filing breaks down a familiar Disney mix of salary, bonuses, and stock based incentives, all arriving as the company inches closer to a major leadership handoff at the top of the castle.
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According to the filing, Iger’s base salary remained steady at $1 million, but the real pixie dust came from equity and incentives. His 2025 compensation package included $21 million in stock awards, $14 million in stock options, a $7.25 million cash bonus, and $2.59 million in other compensation. That additional compensation included $1.85 million for security services and $568,670 for personal air travel. Altogether, it paints a picture of a CEO still very much in the driver’s seat during a high stakes period for the company.
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That timing matters, because Iger’s contract expires at the end of 2026, and Disney is expected to announce his successor as soon as next month. The two leading internal candidates are Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences who oversees the parks, cruise line, and consumer products, and Dana Walden, co chairman of Disney Entertainment. Disney says both executives are undergoing a rigorous preparation process that includes mentorship from Iger himself, external coaching, and direct engagement with the board. With a pay bump locked in and a succession decision looming, all eyes are on what the next chapter looks like for The Walt Disney Company.
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