BREAKING Bob Iger to return as CEO of Walt Disney Company, board announces
Bob Iger arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.Bob Iger is returning to the Walt Disney Company as chief executive officer effective immediately.A statement from Susan Arnold, the chairman of the Walt Disney Company board of directors, thanks Chapek for his service including navigating the company through the pandemic.
Iger has agreed to serve as Disney's CEO for two years with a mandate from the board to set the strategic direction for renewed growth and to work closely with the board in developing a successor. In a letter to Disney employees Sunday night he said he's excited to embark on new adventures with the company.He took over the reigns as CEO from Michael Eisner back in 2005.The Walt Disney Co. is the parent company of this ABC station.
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