Disney taps ex-CEO Bob Iger to return, set strategy
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The Walt Disney Company has tapped its former CEO Bob Iger to return to head the company for two years
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Chapek is leaving after the company posted lower than expected earnings in the last quarter.
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Bob Iger is uniquely situated to lead the company through this pivotal period," Susan Arnold, Disney's chairman, said in a statement
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Arnold thanked Chapek for leading the company through the pandemic, while enthusing over Iger's stature within the company
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Iger has the “deep respect of Disney's senior leadership team," she said. She added that he was “greatly admired by Disney employees worldwide
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“The company's robust pipeline of content is a testament to his leadership and vision," the company's statement said
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Iger said in the statement that he was “thrilled” to return and “extremely optimistic” about Disney’s future
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During his 15 years at the helm, Disney absorbed Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel and Fox’s entertainment businesses, then launched its Disney+ streaming service
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After Chapek became CEO in 2020, Iger remained as chairman through 2021