Who will be Disney’s next CEO?

Who will be Disney’s next CEO?

Author: Financial Times February 3, 2026 Duration: 11:17

France has adopted a deficit-cutting budget for 2026 after months of political wrangling, and the FT’s Christopher Grimes tells us about the front runner to be Disney’s next CEO. Plus, US President Donald Trump said he had struck a trade deal with India, and Société Générale is European banking’s latest comeback kid. 


Mentioned in this podcast:

France adopts budget after premier survives no-confidence vote

Disney warns of hit to US theme parks as foreign tourist numbers fall

Trump to slash India tariffs after Modi ‘agrees’ to stop buying Russian oil

How SocGen dragged itself back from the brink


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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. 


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