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Given Disney’s struggles, speculation about potential internal successors like Christine McCarthy and Dana Walden has gained traction. McCarthy has been viewed as a possible candidate for the CEO role, but her recent departure hints at deeper issues. Walden, also considered for top executive positions, is equally impacted by the ongoing instability.
Industry analysts are skeptical that any current Disney executive is truly equipped to handle the complex, multifaceted challenges the company faces. The consensus is that the talent pool within Disney might be too shallow or compromised to produce a fitting successor, raising fears of a leadership void that could exacerbate the company’s problems.