The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced this afternoon that Bob Iger has agreed to continue to serve as the company’s Chief Executive Officer through December 31, 2026. The Details Iger’s second term as Disney CEO was to end next year, in 2024, but… Read More »The Walt Disney Company Announces Bob Iger to Stay On as Disney CEO through 2026
In a unanimous vote, The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors have handed Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek a new three year contract. That’s a strong vote of confidence for the embattled leader of the Mouse House. Bob Chapek took over from Bob Iger, the… Read More »Disney Board Grants CEO Bob Chapek A Long Term Contract Extension
Although Shanghai Disneyland reopened on May 11, we still don’t know what Disney’s timeline for reopening more of its theme parks is. However, thanks to a recent interview with Disney CEO Bob Chapek on CNBC, we have an idea of what he’s thinking about in… Read More »Disney CEO Bob Chapek says masks likely for guest and cast members when Disneyland and Walt Disney World reopen
Every Disney fan I talk to can’t wait to get back to the parks and we can be confident that Disney wants guests to return too. When Disneyland and Walt Disney World do reopen, there will likely be new procedures in place to help make… Read More »Iger suggests temperature checks other changes coming to Disney’s parks when they reopen
Recently elevated Disney CEO Bob Chapek is planning to take a 50% pay cut to his base salary and executive chair Bob Iger will forgo his entire 2020 salary according to an email sent by The Walt DIsney Company to its employees. The move comes… Read More »Disney executives take pay cuts and Bob Iger will forgo salary
Following Disney’s acquisition of Capital Cities/ABC by then CEO Michael Eisner, Bob Iger rose quickly through the ranks of the Walt Disney Company right to the top where he’s now Chair of the Board and CEO. From there he continued expanding the company and solidifying… Read More »Disney CEO Bob Iger offering Masterclass on business strategy & leadership
“A Disney job is less a destination than a limitless journey.” And boy, what a journey it is – even just in one day! We first mentioned our enthusiasm for One Day at Disney in our August 24 article. The unprecedented book-and-documentary collaboration between Disney… Read More »One Day at Disney: Book Review and Interview with Wendy Lefkon and Bruce Steele
Last night was the grand opening ceremony for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. Before the big event Disney CEO was joined by George Lucas, the creator of the Star Wars franchise for a tour of the new land. Part of the… Read More »Disney CEO Bob Iger joined by George Lucas on tour of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge