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The article underscores that Iger had orchestrated a succession plan in which he’d handpicked a board and an heir apparent—Chapek—who was seen as lacking the charisma and influence to challenge him. Interestingly, Iger drew inspiration from other corporate models, such as Nike’s leadership transition, and installed a board composed of close allies, including Nike’s chairman Mark Parker and GM’s CEO Mary Barra. These personal networks reinforced Iger’s grip on Disney's leadership.