By Peter White
26.02.2020 - 00:36 / abcnews.go.com
NEW YORK -- Disney CEO Bob Iger, who steered the company through successful purchases of Star Wars, Marvel and Fox's entertainment businesses, is stepping down immediately, the company said in a surprise announcement Tuesday.
The Walt Disney Co. named as his replacement Bob Chapek, most recently chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
Iger will remain executive chairman through the end of his contract Dec. 31, 2021.
Iger said it was an "optimal time" for him to step down following
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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.
Bob Iger has stunned Hollywood by stepping down as CEO of Disney.
Walt Disney Co. recently announced that Bob Iger has stepped down as the CEO effective immediately.