Bob Iger
American businessman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company (born 1951)
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We just wanted him to acknowledge that it was an ill-timed and probably inappropriate comment."
If things change, things change.”
- Iger stressedForbes UKforbes.com/sites/markmedina…
What executives typically do is they sign cheques, turn the lights on in the morning, occasionally I made coffee … but more than anything else, we’re around to support creators, the true talent that drives this company forward,
- Iger told the audience who gave him not one, but two standing ovationsWAtodaywatoday.com.au/culture/movies…
As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world,
- Iger and Kushner said in a joint statement this weekNational Business Reviewnbr.co.nz/market/review…
We immediately decided that given the value of the franchise and the iconic nature of the team, that we would be really smart to pursue it,
If things change, they’ll change.”
- Iger did offer a qualifier sayingForbes UKforbes.com/sites/markmedina…
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Ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek says he raised concerns with the board 'weekly' during Iger power battle
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/09…Ousted Disney CEO shows little remorse for raising prices at amusement parks
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Bob Chapek served as chief executive of Disney for less than three years
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/09…Jimmy Kimmel returns from lengthy hiatus with defiant message to FCC Chair Brendan Carr
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/media/jimmy…ABC will not extend comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s contract beyond 2027, Page Six reported on Tuesday
The Hillthehill.com/blogs/in…The Hunt for AI-Proof Assets Is Leading Investors to Sports, Casinos and Travel
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/business/th…Kushner had previously purchased a stake in the San Francisco Giants before joining the Lakers deal
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/silicon/valley…Jeanie Buss reportedly attempting to halt her siblings’ attempt to sell remaining stake in Lakers
Guardiantheguardian.com/sport/2026…Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/markmedina…Bob Iger and Anna Wintour dazzle at D23
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/culture/bob…Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro tells CNBC parks were 'big surprise' in last quarter, company has 'clarity' and 'stability'
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/08…Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/megandubois…Private investors eye US stocks — and sport teams
National Business Reviewnbr.co.nz/market/review…Workday shares popped nearly 18% for their best day since 2016 on a report that private equity firm Silver Lake is in talks to buy the human resources software maker
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/08…Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with partner Bob Iger
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/bob…Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/saradorn…Los Angeles Lakers sold to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner for $12 billion
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/sports/nba…Josh Kushner doesn’t give many interviews or make public appearances often, but he’s keen on making headlines
CNNcnn.com/2026/08…Disney earnings boosted by theme parks, as CEO handover nears
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/07…Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/megandubois…Vegas NBA Team Reportedly Draws Interest From Kushner’s Brother And Bob Iger
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/siladityaray…Former Disney CEO Bob Iger returns to Thrive Capital
Reutersreuters.com/legal/transactiona…Iger previously served a two-month stint as a venture partner at the firm in late 2022, but left when the Disney board asked him to retake the helm of the media conglomerate, following his initial departure from the company in 2020
TechCrunchtechcrunch.com/2026/04…Artificial Intelligencer: OpenAI’s $852 billion problem: finding focus
Reutersreuters.com/technology/artific…The AI behemoth’s abrupt cancellation of its $1 billion Sora-Disney deal is just one example
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/phoebeliu…Disney Succession Drama Heats Up as Nelson Peltz Targets Bob Iger
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/disney/successi…Last year, the company agreed to a $1 billion investment into OpenAI
Newsweeknewsweek.com/josh/damaro…Disney names parks chief Josh D'Amaro as its next CEO
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/business/media…The 54-year-old is no stranger to the company having served in many different roles over three decades, most recently as Chairman of Disney Experiences Close
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Disney's first quarter is powered by box-office hits 'Zootopia 2' and 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'
Japan Todayjapantoday.com/category/entert…Stocktwits sentiment for DIS shifts to ‘Bullish’ from ‘Neutral.’
Asianet Newsablenewsable.asianetnews.com/marke…Iger Has Told Associates He Plans to Leave CEO Role Before Contract Expires
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/business/media…Geoffrey Mason, TV producer of 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis, dies at 85
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/entertainme…Roger Allers death: The Lion King co-director dies aged 76 as Bob Iger pays tribute
The Independentindependent.co.uk/arts/enterta…Disney CEO Bob Iger remembered Allers as “a creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come”
Guardiantheguardian.com/film/2026…Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down After 14 Years
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/lucasfilm/presi…Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/erikkain…Disney Elevates Ayaz to Newly Created Chief Marketer Position
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…In his new role, Ayaz will seek to develop a more coordinated approach to marketing, drawing together teams across Disney's theme parks, its film and television studios and its consumer products
Reutersreuters.com/business/disney…Chinese vice premier meets Disney CEO; mutual cooperation with China creates bigger pie: expert
Global Times Chinaglobaltimes.cn/page/202601…Iger built out Disney's media empire through high-profile acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel and the Star Wars franchise, and oversaw the opening of Shanghai Disneyland
Reutersreuters.com/business/media…