Gorman is executive chairman of Morgan Stanley and as previously announced he will be stepping down from that role on Dec. 31, 2024. He oversaw the recent succession process at Morgan Stanley, where he had previously served as the firm’s CEO. In August, the board tapped Gorman to lead the CEO succession committee, taking over the role from Parker.

The outlet reported that Disney is working with recruiters from Heidrick & Struggles in its review of external candidates, with at least two more possible candidates identified. Representatives for Disney and Wilson did not immediately return TheWrap's request for comment.

Disney is exploring fresh candidates in its search for a successor to Bob Iger, including some from outside its castle walls, as the board and its newly named chairman move to bring order to a closely watched succession process.

Disney’s process to identify CEO Bob Iger’s successor will officially include external candidates as well as four current executives. A person familiar with the process confirmed as much to Deadline,

Walt Disney (DIS) is reportedly looking further afield as it considers candidates in a closely watched process of deciding succession for longtime CEO Bob Iger.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Disney is exploring outsiders as potential CEO candidates to replace Bob Iger. Disney Considering External CEO Candidates These candidates reportedly include Andrew Wilson,