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Disney shareholders elect all 12 board nominees, defeat Trian and Blackwells proxy slates
Walt Disney Co
- Shareholders elected all 12 Disney-recommended directors at the 2024 Annual Meeting, defeating Trian and Blackwells slates.
- Elected directors include Mary Barra, Safra Catz, Amy Chang, Jeremy Darroch, Carolyn Everson, Michael Froman, James Gorman, Robert Iger, Maria Lagomasino, Calvin McDonald, Mark Parker, Derica Rice.
- Board Chairman Mark Parker thanked shareholders and said the board has strong succession planning expertise.
- CEO Bob Iger said with the 'distracting proxy contest' behind, Disney will focus on growth and creative excellence.
- Final voting tallies subject to certification; results to be filed with SEC in coming days.