Bob Iger

Also known as Robert A. Iger, Robert Alan "Bob" Iger, Robert Alan Iger

American businessman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company (born 1951)

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Happiest Place on Earth
One Day at Disney
Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse. the Ultimate History - 40th Anniversary Edition
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The Ride of a Lifetime

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Type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: United States
Active from: 1941-05-24

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Robert Alan Iger (/ˈaɪɡər/; born February 10, 1951) is an American media executive who was the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Walt Disney Company twice, from 2005 to 2020 and from 2022 to 2026. He previously was the president of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) between 1994 and 1995 and president and chief operating officer (COO) of Capital Cities/ABC, from 1995 until its acquisition by Disney in 1996.

Iger was named president of Disney in 2000 and succeeded Michael Eisner as CEO in 2005, until his contract expired in 2020. He was then executive chairman until his formal retirement from the company on December 31, 2021. At the request of Disney's board of directors, Iger returned to Disney as CEO on November 20, 2022, following the dismissal of his appointed successor, Bob Chapek. In July 2023, Disney renewed Iger's contract until 2026. He was succeeded as CEO of Disney by Josh D'Amaro on March 18, 2026. He is an advisor to Thrive Capital.