Bob Iger

Bob Iger is an American businessman and former CEO of The Walt Disney Company. He was born on February 10, 1951, in New York City, New York, USA.

Early Life

Iger was born to a Jewish family in New York City. He graduated from the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Television and Radio.

Career

Iger began his career in 1974 as a host for the American Broadcasting Company (ABC). He later moved into the role of programming and eventually became President of the ABC Network Television Group in 1989.

In 1996, The Walt Disney Company acquired ABC, and Iger joined the Disney executive team. He served as President of Walt Disney International, the business unit that oversees Disney's international operations, as well as Chairman of the ABC Group.

Iger was named President and Chief Operating Officer of Disney in 2000, and in 2005 he succeeded Michael Eisner as CEO. During his tenure, Iger oversaw the acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Entertainment, and Lucasfilm, significantly expanding Disney's intellectual property portfolio and leading to a period of unprecedented growth for the company.

Iger stepped down as CEO of Disney in February 2020 and was succeeded by Bob Chapek. He remained with the company as Executive Chairman through the end of 2021.

Personal Life

Iger is married to journalist Willow Bay and they have two children together. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

Awards and Recognition

Throughout his career, Iger has received numerous awards and recognition. He was named one of the "25 Most Powerful People in Business" by Fortune Magazine in 2007, and one of the "Top Gun CEOs" by Forbes magazine in 2009.

See Also

• The Walt Disney Company
• ABC (American Broadcasting Company)
• Pixar Animation Studios
• Marvel Entertainment
• Lucasfilm