Walt Disney’s board on Wednesday extended the term of Chief Executive Officer Robert&nbsp;Iger&nbsp;till the end of 2026.

The board agreed to extend&nbsp;Iger’s contract by two years as it ensures “continuity of leadership during the company’s ongoing transformation,” Disney said in a statement.

<a href="https://nypost.com/2022/11/20/bob-iger-returning-to-disney-as-ceo-for-two-years/">Iger&nbsp;returned to Disney as CEO in November 2022</a>, less than a year after he retired, saying he had agreed to serve as CEO for two more years.

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Disney shares were flat in after hours trading.

The board agreed to extend Iger’s contract by two years as it ensures “continuity of leadership during the company’s ongoing transformation,” Disney said in a statement.{ai:summary}<p>Disney's CEO, Robert Iger, will remain in his position until the end of 2026, as announced by the company's board. This extension aims to maintain "continuity of leadership" during Disney's ongoing transformation. Iger returned to the company in 2022, just a year after retiring. #business</p>

Bob Iger extends reign as Disney CEO through 2026

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