Bob Iger’s back in charge at Disney – here are 5 things he needs to change Should the returning CEO implement these ideas, maybe the studio can get rapidly back on track The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022
My personal insight into fireworks back at the Magic Kingdom: The return of Disney’s triumphant General Iger After 40 years of researching leadership and discussions with Bob Iger and Bob Chapek, Yale's Jeff Sonnenfeld shares his thoughts on Disney's transition. Fortune · Nov 22, 2022
Disney is not what it was when Bob Iger left. Does he have the magic touch to turn it around? Bob Iger's return to the Walt Disney Co. was greeted with glee by Wall Street and Hollywood's creative community. His 15-year tenure leading Disney — which included the landmark acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox — made the industry believe he had an almost magic touch. Los Angeles Times · Nov 22, 2022
Behind the stunning exit of Disney CEO Bob Chapek Five months ago, Bob Chapek seemed firmly in control. Los Angeles Times · Nov 22, 2022
Bob Iger’s back in charge at Disney – here are 5 things he needs to change Should the returning CEO implement these ideas, maybe the studio can get rapidly back on track The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022
How a Disney senior staff rebellion put the final nail in Bob Chapek’s CEO coffin Trouble had been brewing for months as CFO Christine McCarthy and other senior figures campaigned with the Disney board to force Chapek out. Fortune · Nov 22, 2022
Disney's lessons on how not to do a CEO succession plan Former CEO Bob Chapek was "in office but not in power." Axios · Nov 22, 2022
At Disney, Bob Chapek failed the 3-point test confronting today's CEOs The job increasingly requires a mix of empathy, humility, and confidence. Fortune · Nov 22, 2022
Disney brings back Bob Iger as CEO in surprise move to boost growth LOS ANGELES: Bob Iger is returning to Walt Disney Co as chief executive less than a year after he retired, a surprise comeback that coincides with the entertainment company's attempt to boost investor confidence and profits at its streaming media unit. The Times of India · Nov 22, 2022
Bob Iger announces restructuring at Disney, top media exec to depart He plans to restructure the firm "in a way that honors and respects creativity as the heart and soul of who we are." Axios · Nov 22, 2022
Key players in the Disney leadership drama Walt Disney Co.'s bombshell news Sunday night that Bob Iger would return as chief executive sent shock waves throughout the Burbank entertainment giant, Hollywood and Wall Street. Los Angeles Times · Nov 21, 2022
Disney shares jump after Bob Iger returns as CEO Wall Street says you can go home again, as shares of Walt Disney Co. spiked Monday on the news that Bob Iger is returning as chief executive of the media and entertainment company. Los Angeles Times · Nov 21, 2022
A tale of two Bobs: Chapek out, Iger in Disney stocks rose after news of Iger's return following Chapek's tumultuous tenure as CEO Salon · Nov 21, 2022
Bob Iger faces tough decisions at Disney. This one will be the most difficult Investors will look to the renowned chief executive to settle on a streaming strategy after the division posted huge losses last quarter. Fortune · Nov 21, 2022
Fortune · Nov 21, 2022 The Cashmere Prince is back: Bob Iger returns to Disney, but some say he never really left Iger's return, particularly after Disney’s unremarkable (and sometimes controversial) trajectory under Chapek, is indeed cause for excitement.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 21, 2022 In Hollywood stunner, Robert Iger returns to head Disney as Bob Chapek exits LOS ANGELES — In a blockbuster development, Walt Disney Co.'s longtime chief Robert Iger is returning to lead the Burbank-based entertainment giant.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 21, 2022 Returning Disney CEO Bob Iger announces plans for sweeping overhaul LOS ANGELES — Walt Disney Co.'s returning chief executive, Bob Iger, wasted no time putting his stamp on the company, announcing plans for a major overhaul of the Burbank entertainment giant.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022 Bob Iger: Disney’s Mr Fixit returns as it faces big challenges Chief executive brought in Marvel, Star Wars and Fox – but he may now face job losses and cost cuts
Fortune · Nov 21, 2022 Why did Disney replace CEO Bob Chapek? Chapek's tenure as CEO came with public missteps, poor earnings, and a fight over Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law.
Axios · Nov 21, 2022 Disney's big succession fail: The return of Bob Iger Iger's return comes as the CEO he chose to replace him faces investors' wrath over streaming losses.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022 Former Disney CEO Bob Iger reappointed to role in surprise decision Move described as ‘probably the most significant piece of corporate upheaval since Steve Jobs went back to Apple’
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 21, 2022 Bob Iger Returning to Disney as CEO for Two Years Former Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Iger is returning to the media company as CEO less than a year after he retired, a surprise appointment that comes as the entertainment company struggles to turn its streaming TV services into a profitable business. Iger, who retired last year after 15…
WEKU · Nov 21, 2022 Disney announces ex-CEO Bob Iger will return for 2 years The Walt Disney Company announced late Sunday that former CEO Bob Iger would return to head the company for two years in a move that surprised the entertainment industry.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022 Disney announces ex-CEO Bob Iger to return for 2 years The Walt Disney Company announced late Sunday that former CEO Bob Iger would return to head the company for two years in a surprise move
Fortune · Nov 21, 2022 Disney replaces CEO Chapek with predecessor Bob Iger effective immediately Iger just stepped down as executive chairman 11 months ago after four decades with Disney and 15 years as CEO.