The Walt Disney Company Articles and News Stories


Disney Claps Back With New SEC Filing Re: Nelson Peltz’s Wish for a Seat on the Board

Last week, Zoë laid out the details of Nelson Peltz’s proxy battle with Disney as he’s vying for a seat on the company’s board of directors. If you missed the article, head here to get caught up on the who, what, and why of Peltz and his investment management company, Trian Fund Management. As we Disney Claps Back With New SEC Filing Re: Nelson Peltz’s Wish for a Seat on the Board

Disney Appoints Mark Parker As Chairman of the Board, Replacing Susan Arnold

The Walt Disney Company’s Chairman of the Board, Susan Arnold, is being replaced by Nike’s executive chairman, Mark Parker. Arnold’s 15-year term limit will end after the company’s next annual shareholder’s meeting, reducing the board to eleven members. While a date has not been set for this meeting, Disney’s next earnings call is scheduled for Disney Appoints Mark Parker As Chairman of the Board, Replacing Susan Arnold