Gorman, Morgan Stanley’s former CEO, is known for having run a smooth succession process to replace himself at the bank.

Disney is counting on incoming board chairman James Gorman to ... that it's announced, people familiar with the matter tell CNBC. Disney announced last month that Gorman will take over as board ...

Disney is counting on incoming board chairman James Gorman ... clear the way for Gorman, who is already chair of the Disney board succession planning committee, according to people familiar ...