Bob Iger — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, a role he first held from 2005 to 2020 and returned to in November 2022.
Oversaw the acquisition of Pixar for $7.4 billion (2006), Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion (2009), Lucasfilm for $4.06 billion (2012), and 21st Century Fox entertainment assets for $71.3 billion (2019).
Expanded Disney's market capitalization from $56 billion to $231 billion during his initial 15-year tenure as CEO.
Led the introduction of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (2005) and Shanghai Disney Resort (2016).
Drove increased investment in direct-to-consumer businesses, including Disney+ and Hulu.
Previously served as President of the American Broadcasting Company (1994-1995) and President and COO of Capital Cities/ABC (1995-1996).
Graduated magna cum laude from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science in Television and Radio (1973).

Biography

Robert 'Bob' Iger is an American media executive currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Walt Disney Company. He initially held the CEO position from 2005 until 2020, and after a period as executive chairman, he returned to the role in November 2022 at the request of Disney's board of directors.