EA boss could switch to Disney

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EA's Andrew Wilson could become Disney's next CEO and potentially oversee leadership changes.
EA is a major player in video games, and its CEO is a potential leading candidate to succeed Bob Iger as Disney CEO.
Other potential candidates to become Disney's next CEO include Josh D'Amaro, known for leading Disney's Parks and Experiences.

The Walt Disney Company could find its next leader E.A CEO Andrew Wilson, according to reports, the long-time gaming boss could take over the role if Bob Iger steps down. The news comes at a time when debate continues over the future of Disney, a company that has certainly seen plenty of changes in recent years, particularly within its own leadership, and there will be many more changes to come in the next decade. EA's Andrew Wilson could well be overseeing these changes as Disney is on the verge of naming its next market leader.

EA is a giant in the video game world, publishing some of the industry's leading brands such as: The Sims, EA Sports FCAnd Battlefield. More recently, EA supported BioWare Dragon Age: The Veil Guardian, a game that has proven to be both popular and controversial. The controversy began simmering months earlier The Veil GuardianIt will be released at the end of October, with the game being the first entry in the series since 2014 Dragon Age: Inquisition. However, EA's future is uncertain as The Walt Disney Company is reportedly eyeing the gaming company's boss as its next CEO.

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According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Andrew Wilson is being considered to become Disney's next CEO. Wilson has been part of the EA team for 24 years and has overseen some of the company's biggest releases EA Sports College Football 25 We are pleased with an incredibly successful launch earlier this year. The Australian-born businessman has become the de facto face of EA over the years, first taking on the role of CEO in 2013 following the resignation of John Riccitiello.

Andrew Wilson is reportedly being considered as Disney's next CEO

All eyes are still on Disney following the decision to oust former CEO Bob Chapek in 2022. By all accounts, Chapek had become a very controversial and controversial figure within Disney, although the announcement of his resignation was abrupt and swift. This allowed former CEO Bob Iger to return to the role he had called home for over a decade. Iger is expected to step down sometime in 2026.

E.AAndrew Wilson is far from the only name being thrown out as Bob Iger's potential successor. Current Disney Parks and Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro is a leading candidate for those sympathetic to the company's theme parks. The executive essentially serves as the face of Disney for its major events like D23, which took place in both California and Brazil this year. Whoever replaces Iger, it's clear they'll have big shoes to fill, as the entertainment industry veteran oversees some of the company's biggest moments, such as its 2012 purchase of Lucasfilm or its new deal with Disney Fortnite Developer Epic Games.