Jeff Williams, who retired from Apple after 27 years less than a month ago, just got called up by Disney to join its board of directors | Fortune

""Jeff Williams is a highly accomplished executive who for decades helped steward one of the most innovative and admired companies that serves billions of consumers across the globe," James Gorman, chairman of the board at Disney, said in a press release. "Jeff's proven leadership and unique experience at the intersection of technology, global operations and product design make him a valuable nominee to our board as the company continues to focus on creative storytelling and groundbreaking innovation.""

"The nomination comes at a critical time for Disney. The company is investing heavily in AI, mixed-reality experiences, and streaming technology as it works to modernize its business model. Disney has established an Office of Technology Enablement to pioneer AI-driven personalization across its platforms, while Iger has described plans to transform Disney+ into "a portal to all things Disney" using AI."

"Williams, who served as Apple's chief operating officer from 2015 until stepping down in July and finally retiring on Nov. 15, will stand for election as an independent director at Disney's 2026 annual shareholders meeting. Adding Williams, an Apple veteran of 27 years, would expand Disney's board from 10 to 11 members. The current board includes James Gorman as chairman, along with GM CEO Mary Barra; former Cisco executive Amy Chang; former Sky CEO Jeremy Darroch; Permira senior advisor Carolyn Everson; Michael Froman, president of the Council on Foreign Relations; Disney CEO Bob Iger;"

Disney nominated Jeff Williams, former Apple chief operating officer, to join its board as an independent director and he will stand for election at the 2026 shareholders meeting. Williams served as Apple's COO from 2015 until stepping down in July and retired on Nov. 15 after 27 years with the company. The nomination would expand Disney's board from 10 to 11 members. Disney is investing heavily in AI, mixed-reality experiences, and streaming technology and has created an Office of Technology Enablement to pursue AI-driven personalization. CEO Bob Iger plans to transform Disney+ into a portal to all things Disney using AI.

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