Bob Iger

Media Executive and Disney CEO

Bob Iger - Media Executive and Disney CEO
Born

February 10th, 1951
74 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as CEO of The Walt Disney Company from 2005 to 2020 and again in 2022, overseeing significant acquisitions including Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox. Played a key role in transforming Disney into a global entertainment powerhouse through the development of its streaming service Disney+. Expanded the company's theme park offerings and launched major initiatives in television and film production.

Oversaw acquisition of Pixar in 2006

Led acquisition of Marvel Entertainment in 2009

Directed acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012

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