Bob Iger
Bob Iger is an American business executive who led The Walt Disney Company as chief executive officer from 2005 to 2020 and again from 2022.
Walt Disney: An American animator, film producer, and entrepreneur who co-founded the company that became The Walt Disney Company. The company Iger led was built around Disney’s name, characters, and studio legacy.
Pixar: An American animation studio known for computer-animated feature films, acquired by Disney in 2006. Buying Pixar repaired a strained relationship and strengthened Disney’s animation business.
The Walt Disney Company: An American entertainment and media corporation operating film studios, television networks, streaming services, and theme parks. Iger’s two CEO tenures shaped the company’s acquisitions, organization, and strategic priorities.
Michael Ovitz: An American talent agent who served briefly as Disney’s president from 1995 to 1997. Ovitz’s failed presidency under Eisner contrasts with the board-backed succession that brought Iger to the CEO role.
Michael Eisner: An American media executive who was Disney’s chief executive officer from 1984 to 2005. Iger succeeded Eisner after a contested succession and a period of strained relations with the board.
Marvel Entertainment: The company that owned Marvel Comics and related entertainment businesses before Disney acquired it in 2009. Its characters supplied Disney with a deep portfolio for films, television, and consumer products.
Marvel Cinematic Universe: A connected franchise of films and television series based on Marvel characters and shared fictional continuity. Disney’s Marvel purchase helped build a major interconnected screen franchise.
Traditional television: Broadcast and cable television distributed through scheduled channels and established network or subscription systems. Disney’s streaming expansion challenged a business model that had long supported its television operations.
Steve Jobs: An American entrepreneur who co-founded Apple and was Pixar’s largest shareholder before Disney acquired the studio. Jobs became a close business ally and a major voice in Disney’s acquisition of Pixar.
Lucasfilm: An American film and television production company founded by George Lucas and acquired by Disney in 2012. Its Star Wars and Indiana Jones properties expanded Disney’s franchise portfolio.