Iger oversaw the broadcast television network and station group, cable television properties, and radio and publishing businesses and also guided the complex merger between Capital Cities/ABC, Inc.
Iger expanded and coordinated Disney’s presence outside of the United States, establishing the blueprint for the Company’s international growth today. Iger officially joined the Disney senior management team in 1996 as Chairman of the Disney-owned ABC Group and in 1999 was given the additional responsibility of President, Walt Disney International. From 2000-2005 he served as President and Chief Operating Officer. Iger assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company in October, 2005, and was elected Chairman in 2012. Iger’s tenure, The Walt Disney Company has been recognized as one of the “Most Reputable Companies” in both America and the world by Forbes magazine (2006-2019) one of the “Best Employers” in both America and the world by Forbes magazine (20, respectively) one of the “World's Most Admired Companies” by Fortune magazine (2009-2021) and as one of the “World's Most Respected Companies" by Barron’s (2009-2017). Iger has made Disney an industry leader through its creative content offerings across multiple platforms, most recently leveraging cutting edge direct-to-consumer technology with the highly successful launch of the Disney+ streaming service in November 2019 and ESPN+ in 2018.ĭuring Mr. Always one to embrace new technology, Mr. Iger expanded on Disney’s rich history of unforgettable storytelling with the acquisitions of Pixar (2006), Marvel (2009), Lucasfilm (2012) and 21st Century Fox (2019), as well as the landmark 2016 opening of Disney’s first theme park and resort in Mainland China, Shanghai Disney Resort and the release of a number of record-setting films including Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame, Disney’s Frozen and Frozen 2, and the groundbreaking movie Marvel’s Black Panther. Iger built Disney into one of the world’s largest and most admired media and entertainment companies, while focusing on the three fundamental pillars of his strategic vision: generating the best creative content possible fostering innovation and utilizing the latest technology and expanding into new markets around the world.Īs CEO, Mr.
Over his 15 years leading the Company, Mr. Iger directs the Company’s creative endeavors, while leading the Board and providing the full benefit of his experience, leadership and guidance. He assumed the role of Executive Chairman in February 2020, having served as Chief Executive Officer since 2005. Iger is Executive Chairman of The Walt Disney Company and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, The Walt Disney Company
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