Who is Bob Chapek? He’s no Bob Iger, but he is steeped in Disney culture
4 years, 10 months ago

Who is Bob Chapek? He’s no Bob Iger, but he is steeped in Disney culture

LA Times  

Walt Disney Co.’s appointment of theme parks boss Bob Chapek as its new chief executive, replacing Bob Iger, took Hollywood and Wall Street by surprise. As president of home entertainment, Chapek spearheaded the company’s “vault” strategy — a controversial but effective tactic that kept classic animated titles off video store shelves for long periods of time. “Chapek was running Disney’s home video when it was VHS tapes — now he will be overseeing the formation of Disney’s streaming era,” Bernstein Co. analyst Todd Juenger said in a research report. In Iger’s 2019 book, “The Ride of a Lifetime,” he describes relying on Chapek during a confluence of crises involving Disney parks when they were in China for the debut: the shooting at the Pulse nightclub that killed two Disney employees, and an alligator attack at a Disney resort that killed a young boy.

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Why Disney is doubling down on theme parks with a $60-billion plan
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Disney is doubling down on theme parks with a $60-billion plan

LA Times  

Over the decades since Walt Disney opened his first theme park in 1955, the company’s tourism business has ballooned to an enterprise worth tens of billions in yearly sales, with sprawling locations in Anaheim, Orlando, Paris, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo. “When you consider other elements of Disney’s business, those theme parks, they’ve shown themselves to be proven winners,” said …

After Disney’s epic corporate dust-up, can Bob Iger fix the House of Mouse?
9 months ago

After Disney’s epic corporate dust-up, can Bob Iger fix the House of Mouse?

The Independent  

As corporate ding-dongs go, the battle for Disney’s soul was an epic worthy of one of the bigger movies produced by its dazzling array of creators. Iger was able to call upon Star Wars creator George Lucas, JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon, Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple’s Steve, plus members of the Disney family. But his assault on …

The four Disney executives who could succeed Bob Iger as CEO in two years
9 months, 1 week ago

The four Disney executives who could succeed Bob Iger as CEO in two years

LA Times  

Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger has prevailed in the company’s shareholder fight against billionaire dissident Nelson Peltz. “But again, they’re treating it with a sense of urgency because it is so important.” Disney historically promotes from within, but board members currently are looking at potential external candidates as well as four top executives: Disney Entertainment co-Chair Dana Walden, …

Disney paid CEO Bob Iger nearly $32 million in 2023
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Disney paid CEO Bob Iger nearly $32 million in 2023

LA Times  

Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger and his ousted successor, Bob Chapek, both received multimillion-dollar payouts during the 2023 fiscal year, according to the company’s preliminary proxy statement submitted on Tuesday. Elsewhere in the proxy statement, both Iger and Disney’s board said they did not support the board nominations from Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management and the activist hedge fund Blackwells. …

Disney extends CEO Bob Iger’s contract 2 more years through 2026
1 year, 5 months ago

Disney extends CEO Bob Iger’s contract 2 more years through 2026

Associated Press  

Bob Iger will remain as CEO of The Walt Disney Co. through the end of 2026, agreeing to a two-year contract extension that will give the entertainment and theme park company some breathing room to find his successor. “Because I want to ensure Disney is strongly positioned when my successor takes the helm, I have agreed to the board’s request …

Everything to know about Disney’s CEO shake-up and its effect on the entertainment giant
2 years, 1 month ago

Everything to know about Disney’s CEO shake-up and its effect on the entertainment giant

LA Times  

Bob Iger returned to the role of chief executive of the Walt Disney Co. in November 2022, replacing Bob Chapek, his hand-picked successor. The Burbank-based entertainment giant’s board ousted Chapek after nearly three years. Chapek took over the job from Iger in early 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered theaters and shut down Disneyland and the company’s theme parks …

Robert Iger returns as Disney CEO as Bob Chapek is ousted
2 years, 1 month ago

Robert Iger returns as Disney CEO as Bob Chapek is ousted

Live Mint  

BY ROBBIE WHELAN | UPDATED NOV 21, 2022 04:49 AM EST Iger returns to the entertainment company he left only late last year; company’s stock price up premarket Walt Disney Co.’s board of directors on Sunday night replaced Chief Executive Bob Chapek with Robert Iger, the company’s former chairman and CEO who left the company at the end of last …

Disney Fires Bob Chapek, Brings Back Former CEO Bob Iger to Lead Company
2 years, 1 month ago

Disney Fires Bob Chapek, Brings Back Former CEO Bob Iger to Lead Company

News 18  

Disney ousted chief executive Bob Chapek on Sunday and announced that it had brought back former CEO Bob Iger to once again take the reins. “We thank Bob Chapek for his service to Disney over his long career,” Susan Arnold, chair of Disney’s board, said. Chapek upset many of Disney’s 200,000 employees earlier this year with how he handled the …

Bob Iger back as Disney CEO: Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar dealmaker replaces Bob Chapek
2 years, 1 month ago

Bob Iger back as Disney CEO: Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar dealmaker replaces Bob Chapek

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We thank Bob Chapek for his service to Disney over his …

Behind the stunning exit of Disney CEO Bob Chapek
2 years, 1 month ago

Behind the stunning exit of Disney CEO Bob Chapek

LA Times  

Five months ago, Bob Chapek seemed firmly in control. Walt Disney Co.’s board of directors in June extended Chapek’s contract as chief executive of the legendary company for an additional three years, noting his leadership was key to “keeping Disney on the successful path it is on today.” But on Sunday, Disney’s directors abruptly ditched Chapek, reinstalling his widely admired …

As Bob Iger comes back to Disney, he has new challenges
2 years, 1 month ago

As Bob Iger comes back to Disney, he has new challenges

Al Jazeera  

Legendary CEO of most powerful entertainment company will need to show how quickly he can cut costs and restore profits. The legendary chief executive who transformed Disney into the most powerful entertainment company on the planet will need to show how quickly he can cut costs and restore profitability, analysts say. Disney shocked investors late on Sunday evening by announcing …

Disney is not what it was when Bob Iger left. Does he have the magic touch to turn it around?
2 years, 1 month ago

Disney is not what it was when Bob Iger left. Does he have the magic touch to turn it around?

LA Times  

Bob Iger’s return to the Walt Disney Co. was greeted with glee by Wall Street and Hollywood’s creative community. Iger on Monday told staff he would enact his own restructuring of the company to put “more decision-making back in the hands of our creative teams,” which will effectively unwind Chapek’s controversial 2020 reorganization. “It’s a very difficult time for Bob …

Walt Disney extends CEO Chapek’s contract 3 more years
2 years, 6 months ago

Walt Disney extends CEO Chapek’s contract 3 more years

LA Times  

Disney CEO Bob Chapek got overwhelming backing from the company’s board, which extended his contract for three years. Walt Disney’s board of directors unanimously voted to give Chief Executive Bob Chapek three more years atop the company, citing strong leadership during the pandemic. Disney’s board cited Chapek’s navigation of the company during the heath crisis, business results and a successful …

Disney’s Bob Chapek opposes Florida LGBTQ school bill, seeks DeSantis meeting
2 years, 10 months ago

Disney’s Bob Chapek opposes Florida LGBTQ school bill, seeks DeSantis meeting

LA Times  

Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Chapek on Wednesday expressed concerns about Florida’s controversial bill meant to limit classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, after taking substantial heat for staying neutral. Speaking during Disney’s annual shareholder meeting, Chapek said Disney had pledged $5 million to LGBTQ+ rights groups including the Human Rights Campaign, and said the company would …

Disney CEO Bob Chapek addresses employees on silence over Florida LGBTQ bill
2 years, 10 months ago

Disney CEO Bob Chapek addresses employees on silence over Florida LGBTQ bill

LA Times  

Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Chapek on Monday sent a lengthy email to employees to address the concerns of LGBTQ+ staff over the company’s public silence on legislation in Florida that would limit instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. Chapek said in his memo that he met on Friday with “a small group of Disney LGBTQ+ …

Farewell, Bob Iger. Disney’s Bob Chapek era starts now
3 years ago

Farewell, Bob Iger. Disney’s Bob Chapek era starts now

LA Times  

For 22 months, Walt Disney Co. has been run by “the two Bobs”: Bob Iger, the visionary leader who meticulously built an entertainment juggernaut; and Bob Chapek, his loyal lieutenant and successor as chief executive. With Disney’s cash spigots turned off, the company furloughed or laid off more than 100,000 workers, many of whom were affectionately known as “cast members,” …

He helped expand Disney’s empire. Can Kevin Mayer do the same for TikTok?
4 years, 7 months ago

He helped expand Disney’s empire. Can Kevin Mayer do the same for TikTok?

LA Times  

Kevin Mayer, who led the rise of Walt Disney Co.’s streaming business and served as the architect of blockbuster deals, is leaving the company to run the fast-growing mobile video app TikTok, the company said Monday. Mayer’s departure comes shortly after Disney’s board selected parks and products chairman Bob Chapek to succeed Bob Iger as its CEO in late February. …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Disney's Bob Iger to forego salary, new CEO Bob Chapek will take pay cut
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Disney's Bob Iger to forego salary, new CEO Bob Chapek will take pay cut

Firstpost  

Disney will reduce the salaries of its vice presidents by 20%, senior vice presidents by 25%, and executive vice presidents and above by 30% effective 5 April Walt Disney Inc Executive Chairman Bob Iger will forgo his salary and newly named Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek will take a 50% pay cut amid the coronavirus crisis, according to an internal …

Disney’s Bob Iger to forgo salary amid coronavirus crisis
4 years, 9 months ago

Disney’s Bob Iger to forgo salary amid coronavirus crisis

LA Times  

Walt Disney Co. Executive Chairman Bob Iger will forgo his salary starting in April as the company deals with the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis, which has shuttered theme parks and film productions. Disney Chief Executive Bob Chapek said Monday that senior executives including Iger would have their salaries reduced to “shoulder the burden” of the Burbank entertainment giant’s …

Coronavirus reverses Disney’s fortunes, for now
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus reverses Disney’s fortunes, for now

LA Times  

Friday was the last day of the month for magic at Disneyland in Anaheim. “Disney’s stock has just gotten hammered,” said Jason Moser, senior analyst at the Motley Fool. “The negative outlook on Disney reflects the increased uncertainty around the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the global economy and specifically how it could affect Disney’s ability to reduce its …

How Disney’s Bob Iger went from underrated CEO to Hollywood royalty
4 years, 10 months ago

How Disney’s Bob Iger went from underrated CEO to Hollywood royalty

LA Times  

Longtime CEO Bob Iger, seen in 2014, transformed not only Disney but all of Hollywood. “But no mogul in traditional entertainment has accomplished what he has.” So how did Iger, who announced last week that he was stepping down as Disney’s chief executive, go from an underrated executive to one of America’s most successful corporate titans who transformed not only …

Commentary: Bob Chapek as CEO is a vote of confidence in Disney’s parks. What does that mean for Disneyland?
4 years, 10 months ago

Commentary: Bob Chapek as CEO is a vote of confidence in Disney’s parks. What does that mean for Disneyland?

LA Times  

Running the Walt Disney Co. isn’t unique simply because of its vastness or the diversification of its portfolio. So when it was announced Tuesday that Bob Chapek, who for the last five years has overseen Disney’s parks, would immediately succeed Bob Iger as Disney chief executive, the news resonated far beyond Wall Street. While the Pandora and Galaxy’s Edge Imagineering …

Bob Iger steps down as Disney CEO after 15 year tenure; says 'I believe it's the optimal time to transition'
4 years, 10 months ago

Bob Iger steps down as Disney CEO after 15 year tenure; says 'I believe it's the optimal time to transition'

Firstpost  

Bob Iger’s most recent coup was orchestrating a $71 billion purchase of Fox’s entertainment business in March and launching the Disney Plus streaming service in November New York: Disney CEO Bob Iger, who steered the company’s absorption of Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel and Fox’s entertainment businesses and the launch of a Netflix challenger, is stepping down immediately, the company said …

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