Bob Iger

Bob Iger is the former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, having served in the role for approximately 15 years initially, stepping down in 2020. However, he returned in 2022 after his successor, Bob Chapek, was fired due to company performance pressures. Iger's second stint is now concluding as Disney announced Josh D'Amaro, head of its theme parks division, as the new CEO, effective March 18. This succession marks the end of Iger's leadership after a period of instability at the top. While not directly mentioned in the articles, Disney's recent $1 billion investment in OpenAI, allowing the use of Disney characters in the Sora video tool, likely occurred under Iger's leadership, highlighting Disney's continued focus on innovation and technology integration within the entertainment industry.