He officially joined the Disney senior management team in 1996 as Chairman of the Disney-owned ABC Group, and in 1999, was given the additional responsibility of President, Walt Disney International. Iger served as President and Chief Operating Officer. In February 2020, he assumed the role of Executive Chairman and directed the company’s creative endeavors until his retirement in December 2021. Iger was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Disney in October 2005 and was elected Chairman in 2012. Iger’s tenure, The Walt Disney Company was recognized as one of the “Most Reputable Companies” in both America and the world by Forbes magazine (2006–2019) one of the “Best Employers” in both America and the world by Forbes magazine (20, respectively) one of the “World's Most Admired Companies” by Fortune magazine (2009–2021) and one of the “World's Most Respected Companies” by Barron’s (2009–2017). Iger made Disney an industry leader through its creative content offerings across new and multiple platforms, including the highly successful launch of the Disney+ streaming service in November 2019 and ESPN+ in 2018.ĭisney’s exceptional entertainment experiences, widely diverse content, and unique skill in managing businesses in an integrated manner led to strong results.

Always one to embrace new technology, Mr. Iger built on Disney’s rich history of unforgettable storytelling with the acquisitions of Pixar (2006), Marvel (2009), Lucasfilm (2012), and 21st Century Fox (2019), and the landmark opening of Disney’s first theme park and resort in mainland China, Shanghai Disney Resort and the release of a number of record-setting films including Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame, Disney’s Frozen and Frozen 2, and the groundbreaking movie Marvel’s Black Panther. His strategic vision focused on three fundamental pillars: generating the best creative content possible fostering innovation and utilizing the latest technology and expanding into new markets around the world. Iger was the steward of one of the world’s largest media companies and some of the most respected and beloved brands around the globe.

Iger previously served as CEO and Chairman of The Walt Disney Company from 2005 to 2020, then Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board through 2021.

Iger returned to The Walt Disney Company as Chief Executive Officer on November 20, 2022. Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company

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