EA CEO Andrew Wilson Considered for Disney CEO Role
Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson is reportedly being considered as a potential successor to Bob Iger as CEO of Disney.
According to sources at The Wall Street Journal , Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson is being considered for the role of Disney's CEO after Bob Iger's departure in 2026. The report indicates that Disney is considering three internal and three external candidates. Wilson, who has led EA since 2013, is among the external contenders. He's credited with transforming EA Sports FIFA into one of the most successful video game franchises ever. The Wall Street Journal notes Wilson has had close ties with Disney in recent years and even explored the possibility of selling EA to the entertainment giant. Furthermore, EA currently develops several game franchises under Disney licenses, including Star Wars Jedi and various superhero projects.