After Bob Iger stepped down as Disney CEO and was replaced by Bob Chapek, the former Disney Parks, Experiences and Products chairman on Wednesday told investors he was both thrilled and awed at becoming the studio's seventh CEO.
26.02.2020 - 19:41 / hollywood.com
Bob Iger has stunned Hollywood by stepping down as CEO of Disney.
The movie executive plans to remain the company’s chairman until his contract expires in December, 2021, but he’s passing on the top job to Bob Chapek, the chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, effective immediately.
“With the successful launch of Disney’s direct-to-consumer businesses and the integration of Twenty-First Century Fox well underway, I believe this is the optimal time to transition to a new CEO,” Iger
After Bob Iger stepped down as Disney CEO and was replaced by Bob Chapek, the former Disney Parks, Experiences and Products chairman on Wednesday told investors he was both thrilled and awed at becoming the studio's seventh CEO.
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“I’ll change that before I leave.”
CEO of Disney, Bob Iger has stunned Hollywood by stepping down from the top spot of the company.
Walt Disney Co. recently announced that Bob Iger has stepped down as the CEO effective immediately.