Bob Iger: Former CEO of The Walt Disney Company

About Bob Iger: Former CEO of The Walt Disney Company

Robert Alan Iger (born February 10, 1951) is an American media executive who was chief executive officer of the Walt Disney Company twice, from 2005 to 2020 and from 2022 to 2026. He was president of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) between 1994 and 1995 and president and COO of Capital Cities/ABC from 1995 until Disney acquired it in 1996. He was named president of Disney in 2000 and succeeded Michael Eisner as CEO in 2005, staying until his contract expired in 2020, then serving as executive chairman until his formal retirement on December 31, 2021. At the Disney board's request Iger returned as CEO on November 20, 2022, following the dismissal of his appointed successor, Bob Chapek. In July 2023 Disney renewed his contract until 2026, and Josh D'Amaro succeeded him as CEO on March 18, 2026. He is an adviser to Thrive Capital. Considered a highly effective and visionary media executive, Iger broadened Disney's roster of intellectual properties, expanded its presence in international markets and oversaw an increase in market capitalization from $56 billion to $231 billion during his first 15-year stewardship. He led the acquisitions of Pixar in 2006 for $7.4 billion, Marvel Entertainment in 2009 for $4 billion, Lucasfilm in 2012 for $4.06 billion and the entertainment assets of 21st Century Fox in 2019. Sources: English Wikipedia (Bob Iger, accessed September 2026).

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Former CEO, The Walt Disney Company (2005-2020, 2022-2026)

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The Walt Disney Company

Media, Entertainment, Theme Parks

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