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An analysis examines Disney's strategic direction under Josh D'Amaro, focusing on a shift towards 'Main Street' experiences, and evaluates if this vision makes Disney a buy after a significant stock decline.
Iconic American CEOs Warren Buffett, Tim Cook, Bob Iger, and Doug McMillon are stepping down, making way for new leaders like Greg Abel, John Ternus, John Furner, and Josh D'Amaro at major corporations.
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger disclosed in an exit interview that Disney attempted to acquire the James Bond franchise and nearly bought Twitter, but walked away hours before the deal closed.
Shanghai Disneyland has reached 100 million cumulative visitors by 2025, marking a significant milestone and demonstrating its success as an important foothold in Disney's history, despite a broader Chinese market pullback.
Josh D’Amaro has been appointed as the successor to Bob Iger as CEO of the Walt Disney Co., with the 55-year-old executive known for being a 'big risk-taker'.
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger is reportedly returning to Joshua Kushner’s venture capital firm, Thrive Capital, following his departure from Disney.
OpenAI has discontinued its AI video app Sora just six months after launch, ending a planned $1 billion collaboration with Disney to focus on other research, with concerns raised about Sora's legacy in spreading AI-generated video 'slop'.
Disney CEO Bob Iger's return to the company is being characterized as a 'ho-hum' comeback, joining a trend of less-than-stellar executive reappointments.
Today marks Bob Iger's last day leading Disney, prompting discussions about the future direction of the $176 billion company.
On his last day as Disney CEO, Bob Iger reflected on his 52-year run at the company and said he’ll be “cheering on” successor Josh D’Amaro, President Dana Walden and other colleagues.
Josh D'Amaro has been appointed as Disney's new CEO, succeeding Bob Iger, taking the helm during a transformative period for the media industry. The appointment has prompted discussions and letters addressing the new leadership.
Bob Iger has been hailed as among the greatest CEOs of his generation. As he prepares to (finally) exit as Disney’s CEO and officially hands over the reins to former parks chief Josh D’Amaro on March…
Kristina Schake will end her four-year run as Disney’s chief communications officer next month as Bob Iger wraps his tenure as CEO. Schake’s departure from the role of the Mouse House’s top communications strategist is not a surprise given the C-suite transformation under way at Disney. Earlier this month, Josh D’Amaro, a veteran of Disney’s […]
A group of wealthy investors, including Bob Iger, Josh Kushner, and Bill Foley, reportedly have an $832 million incentive to acquire a new NBA franchise in Las Vegas.
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger defended the company's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel in September, stating that Kimmel's comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk were in 'bad taste' and denying political motivation.
Disney CEO Bob Iger disclosed that Disney had held discussions with Apple regarding a potential deal, but Apple ultimately 'didn’t show that much interest.'
Shanghai Disneyland opened its doors in 2016, featuring attractions tailored to the local Chinese market, with Disney chairman Bob Iger highlighting China's 'incredible potential'.
A report on media CEO pay for 2025 highlights how figures like David Zaslav, Bob Iger, and Ted Sarandos earned substantial amounts while Hollywood faced challenges, with Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders rejecting a proposed sale to Paramount.
Disneyland Paris has officially opened its new 'World of Frozen' land within the renamed Disney Adventure World park, bringing the Kingdom of Arendelle to life for visitors, with Disney's CEO Bob Iger attending the opening.
When Walt Disney Co. announced in November 2022 that Bob Iger would return as chief executive officer, the market took it as an auspicious sign.
A new Disney CEO is a momentous thing. What makes Wednesday’s handoff from Bob Iger to Josh D’Amaro especially notable is the calm: Disney succession hasn’t been this drama-free in more than 30…
“When I returned in 2022, people had lost confidence in the company they worked for.
The curtain has officially come down on Bob Iger’s second run as CEO of Disney — marking the end of a years-long succession drama at the company.
As Paramount’s pending takeover of Warner Bros Discovery preoccupies the industry, another seismic development in the media business has finally arrived: Disney’s CEO transition.
Thomas Mazloum has been named Chairman of Disney Experiences. Mazloum succeeds Josh D’Amaro, who will take over the top job at Disney from current CEO Bob Iger.
On what would have been Steve Jobs' 71st birthday, influential friends including Tim Cook, Jony Ive, and Bob Iger shared career tips for creators, celebrating his enduring legacy.
The article mentions Bob Iger and venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, suggesting a collaboration or connection between the two figures, though specific details are not provided.
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger commented on his successor Bob Chapek's leadership, suggesting Chapek made too many drastic changes too quickly and brought in unnecessary bureaucracy.
The article explores Bob Iger's two-decade-long tenure as a pivotal executive at Disney and questions his ability to truly step away from the company he has become synonymous with.
Bob Iger, former Disney CEO, is set to be recognized as an Icon of Culture by the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) at their gala on October 27, an announcement made by Mike Bloomberg and Diane von Furstenberg.
Weeks after stepping down as Disney CEO, Bob Iger has rejoined Josh Kushner's Thrive Capital as an adviser. This move marks his new role in the venture capital firm.
Disney CEO Bob Iger, along with Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, and Jerry Bruckheimer, are set to be inducted into Disney’s Hall of Fame as 'Disney Legends' honorees at D23 in August, joining other notable figures like Lin-Manuel Miranda and The Jonas Brothers.
"Thank you, Bob!" buttons, a cruise ship tour with Robert Downey Jr., and a recognition of his two tenures marked the end of an era at Disney.
Disney CEO Bob Iger. Photo by Kimberly White/Getty Images for Vanity Fair Bob Iger is now the former CEO of Disney, handing the reins off to Josh D'Amaro. Iger spearheaded some of Disney's most…
Josh D’Amaro thanked his predecessor, outlined key objectives and gave shoutouts to all parts of the company in his very first remarks to shareholders as chief executive of the Walt Disney Company.
Josh D'Amaro has big shoes to fill as Bob Iger's successor as Disney's CEO. Errich Petersen/Getty Images for SXSW New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro sent employees a memo on his first day in the top…
The years-in-the-works changing of the guard atop the C-suite at Disney is happening this week: The CEO mantle is being passed from Bob Iger to Josh D’Amaro, a 28-year veteran of the company most…
Disney has appointed Josh D'amaro, a 28-year veteran of the company, to replace Bob Iger as the new chief executive.