Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, now has a total pay package of $41.1 million. Bob Iger Pay Increase Deadline reported that Iger’s total pay package rose 30%, increasing to $41.1 million in 2024 from the previous year’s $31.6 million. The company’s annual proxy report disclosed the compensation details. Iger’s contract with The … Read more
Disney CEO Bob Iger sold nearly $42.7 million worth of his company stock, a regulatory filing reveals. Bob Iger Sells Disney Stock Iger sold 372,412 shares of Disney on Friday, November 22. The shares were vested stock options Iger was granted in 2014 and were set to expire this December. The SEC filing states their … Read more
According to the Wall Street Journal, Disney is exploring outsiders as potential CEO candidates to replace Bob Iger. Disney Considering External CEO Candidates These candidates reportedly include Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts (EA). WSJ’s sources said recruiting firm Heidrick & Struggles has identified two other external candidates. Previously, reports indicated Disney had narrowed the … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has named a head for the committee responsible for finding a successor to CEO Bob Iger (again). Iger, who returned for a second run as CEO after his first successor (Bob Chapek) was fired. In a recent interview, he discussed the need for a new successor, and admitted to being obsessed … Read more
The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger commented on “Moana 2,” coming this November, and the possibility of “Inside Out 3” in the future. Bob Iger on ‘Moana 2’ and ‘Inside Out 3’ In a recent interview with Good Morning America, Iger states that he has already seen the sequel to Disney’s 2016 hit “Moana” … Read more
The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger received a special service award honoring 50 years of working for ABC and Disney. Bob Iger’s 50th Anniversary with Disney Iger launched a new Instagram account to post a picture of the award. The bronze sculpture depicts Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. A plaque on the base … Read more
The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger says people should “embrace” new technologies like controversial artificial intelligence (AI). Bob Iger Embraces AI Iger discussed new and changing technologies with Canva co-founder Melanie Perkins on Thursday morning at the Canva Create showcase. Iger is an investor and board member of the graphic design platform. He praised … Read more
The Haunted Mansion gets an adjusted introduction at Tokyo Disneyland, Patrick Mahomes goes to Disneyland after winning the Super Bowl, and a first look at the menu for Ice Cold Hydraulics at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, February 12, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT … Read more
During a conversation with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit on Wednesday, Disney CEO Bob Iger addressed the company’s ongoing legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, as well as Disney’s presence in China, which DeSantis has previously criticized. Shanghai Disneyland and China Regarding Disney’s business prospects in China, Iger said … Read more
Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, will host a virtual town hall with employees and Cast Members on November 28, 2023, to discuss Disney’s “recent achievements and future building opportunities.” Also attending the virtual town hall will be Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment Alan Bergman; Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment Dana Walden; Chairperson of Disney … Read more
During an appearance on CNBC, The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger commented on Nelson Peltz’s second push for a seat on the company’s board. In response to questions about Peltz, Iger said, “I don’t have specifics about what Nelson is really after or what he will ask for.” Peltz, founder and CEO of Trian … Read more
According to a report from The Information, MasterClass spent $100,000 to recreate Bob Iger’s office when they filmed the CEO’s classes. MasterClass launched Iger’s 13-lesson course in 2019, just before he originally stepped down as CEO of The Walt Disney Company. The MasterClass is a total of 2 hours and 11 minutes with the following … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Disney CEO Bob Iger met with fellow company leaders on Tuesday to calm nerves about his comments regarding the potential sale of TV assets. Iger’s TV Comments During an interview with David Faber on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Iger agreed with Faber that ABC “may not be core” to The Walt Disney Company. He said they … Read more
The Walt Disney Company’s CEO Bob Iger is looking to sell some of the company’s TV and streaming assets, and may even be considering selling the entire company. Bloomberg reported on the potential sales, referencing Iger’s now infamous “Squawk Box” interview. The interview conducted by David Faber was held at a media conference in Sun … Read more
During his appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger commented on the ongoing writers strike and highly likely actors strike, saying the demands of those involved are “not realistic.” Bob Iger on Writers & Actors Union Strikes The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike for over two … Read more