Bob Iger

Bob Iger

American businessman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company (born 1951)

Robert Alan Iger is an American media executive who was the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Walt Disney Company twice, from 2005 to 2020 and from 2022 to 2026. He previously was the president of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) between 1994 and 1995 and president and chief operating officer (COO) of Capital Cities/ABC, from 1995 until its acquisition by Disney in 1996. Iger was named president of Disney in 2000 and succeeded Michael Eisner as CEO in 2005, until his contract expired in 2020. He then was executive chairman until his formal retirement from the company on December 31, 2021. At the request of Disney's board of directors, Iger returned to Disney as CEO on November 20, 2022, following the dismissal of his appointed successor, Bob Chapek. In July 2023, Disney renewed Iger's contract until 2026. He was succeeded as CEO of Disney by Josh D'Amaro on March 18, 2026.

Also known as...Robert A. Iger, Robert Alan "Bob" Iger, and Robert Alan Iger
Disney to lay off 1,000

Disney to lay off 1,000 Disney is cutting 1,000 jobs across its marketing and studio divisions as part of a restructuring plan led by new CEO Josh D'Amaro.