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following CEO Michael Eisner's announcement that he will leave the company
after September 2006
Disney News
Press Release
Walt Disney Company board of directors makes statement
following CEO Michael Eisner's announcement that he will leave the company
after September 2006
The following statement is attributable to Sen. George Mitchell, Chairman
of Disney's Board of Directors, on behalf of the Board in response to
Michael Eisner's letter to the Board stating his plans to retire as
CEO after his present agreement concludes on Sept. 30, 2006.
"We respect Michael's decision. We are deeply grateful for his
remarkable 20 years of creative leadership. With this advanced announcement
of Michael's plans, the Board will continue to pursue its ongoing deliberative
process regarding succession even as Michael continues to lead the company
to achieve its goals."
