Bob Iger is leaving behind a tremendous legacy. He’s made many contributions to the Walt Disney Company during his career. But before he leaves, Iger sent a public letter to his Cast Members and various employees to say farewell to the company. You can read Bob Iger’s full letter below:
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Ex-Disney CEO Bob Iger interested in purchasing Phoenix Suns
Former Disney chief executive Bob Iger is interested in purchasing the Phoenix Suns. If the NBA franchise becomes available, Iger would be interested in bidding for ownership of the basketball team. The future of the Suns’ ownership is in doubt as the NBA investigates allegations of workplace misconduct under Robert Sarver.
Susan Arnold Named Chairman Of The Board of The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced that it has elected Susan Arnold as Chairman of the Board, effective December 31, 2021. Ms. Arnold, a 14-year member of the Disney Board who has served as its independent Lead Director since 2018, will succeed Robert A. Iger as Chairman of
Disney Executives Are Debating Over Adding Adult Content to “Family Friendly” Disney+
Disney Executives Are Debating Over Adding Adult Content to “Family Friendly” Disney+. Rumors had been swirling for months that Disney CEO Bob Chapek was interested in introducing content rated for older audiences to the Disney+ streaming service, and though those rumors appear to be true, other Disney Chairmen are not
Disney Chairman Bob Iger to Receive Clio Award
Disney Chairman Bob Iger to Receive Clio Award. Awards season has remained affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and like many awards events, The Clio Awards are set to host a virtual event to honor excellence in advertising across the sports, fashion, music, entertainment, cannabis and health industries. Related: Bob Iger
Bob Iger opens up with SiriusXM host Alan Fleischmann on leaving Disney and more…
Disney Executive Chairman, Bob Iger joined SiriusXM Business Radio host Alan Fleischmann of ‘Leadership Matters’ to talk about the historic closing of Disneyland due to the pandemic, the recent announcement that it will reopen, more than a year later on April 30, the role that Disney Plus played in The Disney
Bob Iger Confirms he is leaving the Walt Disney Company on December 31st, 2021
At today’s Walt Disney Company 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger confirmed he will be leaving Disney on December 31st, 2021. Related – Virgin Galactic hires former Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde as experience architect Bob Chapek took over the role as CEO back in February of
Bob Iger chimes in on Jungle Cruise Update
Yesterday we shared the news about the changes coming to the Jungle Cruise at both Disney World and Disneyland. You can read more about it in the link below… Related – Disney is making MAJOR changes to Jungle Cruise at Disney World & Disneyland Disney plans on including new adventures that
Bob Chapek & Bob Iger took big pay cuts in 2020 according to an earnings report
According to documents filed by The Walt Disney Company, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Disney CEO took significant pay cuts for 2020. Both Bob Iger and Bob Chapek accepted cuts in executive pay last year. The cuts are due to the challenges of the global pandemic for Disney. Bob
Bob Iger and Willow Bay Donating $5 Million to small businesses in Los Angeles
Both Bob Iger and his wife Willow Bay are donating $5 million to struggling small businesses in the Los Angeles. The city mayor Eric Garcetti thanks the Walt Disney Company executive chairman for his generous donation. He revealed that their funds will go to help out 1,000 businesses in the LA area.
Bob Iger being considered for Ambassador Role in Biden Administration
It appears that Bob Iger might have a future in public service after all. The Disney executive chairman is at the top of President-elect Joe Biden’s wish list for a key ambassador post. According to Hollywood Reporter, Iger is being considered for an ambassador position for either U.K. or China.
Bob Iger Pays Tribute to Walt Disney on Walt’s 119th Birthday
Bob Iger Pays Tribute to Walt Disney on Walt’s 119th Birthday. On December 5th, Disney Fans around the world shared their love for “Uncle Walt” on what would have been his 119th birthday. One such post came from Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger. Iger shared to Twitter, “On this day
Disney’s Bob Iger Considering a role with Joe Biden’s Adminstration
Walt Disney Co.’s Bob Iger would consider a role in the administration of incoming U.S. President Joe Biden, if the right position came along. Bob Iger made the following comments in an interview on Bloomberg TV with the Carlyle Group’s David Rubenstein: Giving back in some fashion — serving our
California theme park reopening guidelines will be shared tomorrow
There is a rumor going around that California will finally release theme park reopening guidelines tomorrow. LA reporter Elex Michaelson posted the following on Twitter: NEW: @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom hints that his HHS Sec. Dr. Ghaly will announce new guidelines for theme parks tomorrow…and the state will offer different guidelines for
