In a stunning move, Bob Iger is returning as Disney CEO effective immediately

In a stunning move, Bob Iger is returning as Disney CEO effective immediately

The Walt Disney Company announced on Sunday evening that Bob Iger is returning as the company's Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, with current CEO Bob Chapek stepping down. It's a stunning and unexpected move, announced by the Disney Board. “We thank Bob Chapek for his service to Disney over his long career, including navigating the [...]

With Bob Chapek’s tenure as Disney CEO continuing to disappoint, Star Wars fans should be thankful for Lucasfilm’s Kathy Kennedy

With Bob Chapek’s tenure as Disney CEO continuing to disappoint, Star Wars fans should be thankful for Lucasfilm’s Kathy Kennedy

Storm clouds continue to swirl at the Walt Disney Company surrounding the tenure of CEO Bob Chapek. His ascension to the post was made a more difficult transition both by the fact that he was replacing one of the most influential executives in Disney history in Bob Iger, along with the fact that the global [...]

As Disney endures transitions, Kathy Kennedy’s leadership at Lucasfilm is as important as ever

As Disney endures transitions, Kathy Kennedy’s leadership at Lucasfilm is as important as ever

We are just days away from a pretty significant moment for the Walt Disney Company, as Bob Iger is officially stepping down as Executive Chairman of the Board on December 21, 2021. Iger will be succeeded as Chairman by longtime board member Susan Arnold. Iger is one of the most accomplished executives in Disney's storied [...]

Bob Iger steps down as Disney CEO, but will remain with company

Bob Iger steps down as Disney CEO, but will remain with company

On Tuesday there was massive news in the entertainment world, as the Walt Disney Company announced that Bob Iger is stepping down as the CEO of the company effective immediately, with Bob Chapek taking over the role. However, Iger will continue to chair the board and will oversee Disney's creative efforts through the end of [...]