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Iger says he won't sell Disney to Apple in his first town hall after CEO shake-up

Walt Disney Co.'s returning Chief Executive Bob Iger threw cold water on the idea of selling the company to Apple — or acquiring other major companies — during his highly anticipated Monday town hall for employees, according to attendees who were not authorized to comment.

Los Angeles Times

Disney Pays Fired CEO $44 Million To Disappear

Bob Iger might be going back to Disneyland now that he's retaking the CEO job. But former CEO Bob Chapek is going to the bank.

Investors Business Daily

‘There is a lot to do’: Bob Iger outlines vision for Disney as he returns as CEO

Priorities will be creativity and profitability, a shift from a costly streaming services growth strategy pursued by predecessor

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Market Rally Advances; Bob Iger Back At Disney, Retail Earnings Mixed: Weekly Review

The market rallied in a holiday-shortened week, with the S&P 500 nearing a key level. Bob Iger is Disney CEO once again.

Investors Business Daily

Bob Iger was on a $10m consultancy deal with Disney before his return

Before his return to Disney, Bob Iger reportedly had a $10 million deal to advise his successor Bob Chapek, despite the two executives barely speaking.

Fortune

Bob Iger's tallest order at Disney: preparing his own replacement

Bob Iger faces daunting challenges in his return to lead the Walt Disney Co. What to do about ESPN? How to make Disney+ profitable? Preserving fan loyalty at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Navigating a possible recession.

Los Angeles Times

What Bob Iger’s return to Disney means for the future of Marvel and Star Wars on streaming

Bob Chapek is out, and Bob Iger is back as Disney CEO, but what does that mean for Marvel, Star Wars, and the future of Disney+?

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Disney CFO Christine McCarthy is at the center of Bob Iger's comeback plan

CFOs are increasingly involved in leading transformational initiatives, experts say.

Fortune

Bob Iger’s back in charge at Disney – here are 5 things he needs to change

Should the returning CEO implement these ideas, maybe the studio can get rapidly back on track

The Independent UK

My personal insight into fireworks back at the Magic Kingdom: The return of Disney’s triumphant General Iger

After 40 years of researching leadership and discussions with Bob Iger and Bob Chapek, Yale's Jeff Sonnenfeld shares his thoughts on Disney's transition.

Fortune

Disney is not what it was when Bob Iger left. Does he have the magic touch to turn it around?

Bob Iger's return to the Walt Disney Co. was greeted with glee by Wall Street and Hollywood's creative community. His 15-year tenure leading Disney — which included the landmark acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox — made the industry believe he had an almost magic touch.

Los Angeles Times

Behind the stunning exit of Disney CEO Bob Chapek

Five months ago, Bob Chapek seemed firmly in control.

Los Angeles Times

Bob Iger’s back in charge at Disney – here are 5 things he needs to change

Should the returning CEO implement these ideas, maybe the studio can get rapidly back on track

The Independent UK

How a Disney senior staff rebellion put the final nail in Bob Chapek’s CEO coffin

Trouble had been brewing for months as CFO Christine McCarthy and other senior figures campaigned with the Disney board to force Chapek out.

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Axios

Disney's lessons on how not to do a CEO succession plan

Former CEO Bob Chapek was "in office but not in power."

Fortune

At Disney, Bob Chapek failed the 3-point test confronting today's CEOs

The job increasingly requires a mix of empathy, humility, and confidence.

Axios

Bob Iger announces restructuring at Disney, top media exec to depart

He plans to restructure the firm "in a way that honors and respects creativity as the heart and soul of who we are."

Los Angeles Times

Disney shares jump after Bob Iger returns as CEO

Wall Street says you can go home again, as shares of Walt Disney Co. spiked Monday on the news that Bob Iger is returning as chief executive of the media and entertainment company.

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Los Angeles Times

Key players in the Disney leadership drama

Walt Disney Co.'s bombshell news Sunday night that Bob Iger would return as chief executive sent shock waves throughout the Burbank entertainment giant, Hollywood and Wall Street.

Salon

A tale of two Bobs: Chapek out, Iger in

Disney stocks rose after news of Iger's return following Chapek's tumultuous tenure as CEO

Investors Business Daily

Stock Market Closes Lower As Covid Spread From China And Recession Concerns Dampen Holiday Outlook

The stock market dipped Monday as the holiday shopping week begins. Disney jumped on news that it is replacing its CEO.

Fortune

Bob Iger faces tough decisions at Disney. This one will be the most difficult

Investors will look to the renowned chief executive to settle on a streaming strategy after the division posted huge losses last quarter.

Fortune

The Cashmere Prince is back: Bob Iger returns to Disney, but some say he never really left

Iger's return, particularly after Disney’s unremarkable (and sometimes controversial) trajectory under Chapek, is indeed cause for excitement.

Investors Business Daily

Stock Market Red To Start The Week; Disney Sees Hope; Tesla Hits New Low

The stock market is down slightly to start a shortened trading week. Disney long-time CEO Bob Iger returns to salvage Disney. Crypto exchange stock plunges.

Los Angeles Times

Returning Disney CEO Bob Iger announces plans for sweeping overhaul

LOS ANGELES — Walt Disney Co.'s returning chief executive, Bob Iger, wasted no time putting his stamp on the company, announcing plans for a major overhaul of the Burbank entertainment giant.

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