Dana Walden, co-chair of Disney Entertainment, caught the eye of a media and entertainment industry leader in 1994, who saw her potential for a bigger role. Now, thirty years later, Disney’s CEO, Bob Iger, is considering her as his successor, which would make her the first female CEO of the Walt Disney Co. in its 100-year history. This opportunity comes after Walden’s impressive career at 20th Century Fox, where she started in corporate communications and quickly rose through the ranks. Walden’s determination and talent have positioned her as a frontrunner for this historic role. Read more about this potential milestone at CNBC.
