Bob Iger

Robert Allen "Bob" Iger is the CEO of The Walt Disney Company. He served as president from 2000–2021, and CEO from 2005–2020, replacing Michael Eisner. He was the president of ABC in 1994 and remained president when Disney bought it in 1996; he resigned from the role in 1999 to oversee Disney's international operations.
He oversaw the acquisition of Pixar in 2006, following a period of strained relations with the animation studio. He also led the company to acquire Marvel Entertainment in 2009, Lucasfilm in 2012, and 21st Century Fox in 2017, further broadening the Walt Disney Company's character franchises.
In 2020, Iger was inducted into the American , alongside Seth MacFarlane.
On February 25, 2020, Iger announced he would step down as CEO of The Walt Disney Company with immediate effect, and named Bob Chapek of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, as his successor, making him the 7th CEO in the company's history. Iger continued to serve as Executive Chairman on Disney's Board of Directors through the end of his contract with the company on December 31, 2021 to assist Chapek with the transition, after which Susan Arnold succeeded Iger. He was reportedly given the bell off the E. P. Ripley (Disneyland Railroad No. 2) as a retirement gift, necessitating a new bell when the locomotive finally re-entered service in 2023.
In an unexpected turn of events, on November 20, 2022, it was announced that Iger would return as CEO after Chapek's employment as CEO was terminated suddenly due to a multitude of reasons, and that Iger will serve an additional two years in office. On July 11, 2023, his term was once again extended until December 31, 2026, allowing a full succession plan to be executed.
==Gallery==
FRA 1233.jpg|Bob Iger at Disney California Adventure in 2010.
John Lasseter Bob Iger 90 years of Disney.jpg|Bob Iger and John Lasseter propose a toast celebrating 90 years of Disney Animation in December 2013.
Falcon-IGer2.jpg|Bob Iger on the cover of magazine in January 2015.
Falcon-and-Iger.jpg|Bob Iger and the Millennium Falcon photo for the Fortune magazine promoting Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
George Clooney, Bob Iger and Willow Bay on the Monorail.jpg|Bob Iger and Willow Bay with George Clooney on the Monorail ride in May 2015.
Bob Iger & Alan Horn D23 Expo.jpg|Bob Iger and Alan F. Horn attending the 2015 D23 Expo.
Mickeys 90th spectacular bob iger.jpg|Iger at Mickey's 90th Spectacular in 2018.
Bob Iger 91st Oscars.jpg|Bob Iger attending the 91st annual Academy Awards in February 2019.
Bob Iger D23 Expo19.jpg|Bob Iger attending the 2019 D23 Expo.
Galaxy's Edge SW Cast.jpg|Bob Iger and Star Wars cast members attend the opening of Galaxy's Edge in 2019.
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