Bob Iger

Extracted Attributes

• Award

  Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame (2015)

• Gender

  Male

• Education

  Roy H. Park School of Communications, Ithaca College

• Full Name

  Robert Alan Iger

• Occupation

  Media Executive, Businessperson

• Citizenship

  United States

• Recognition

  Institutional Investor 'Best CEOs' (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)

• Date of Birth

  1951-02-10

• Place of Birth

  Oceanside, New York, United States

• Market Capitalization Increase (initial tenure)

  From $56 billion to $231-$257 billion

Timeline

• Born in Oceanside, New York, United States. (Source: Wikidata, Wikipedia)

  1951-02-10

• Served as senior program executive for the Calgary Winter Olympics at ABC, achieving record-high ratings. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1988

• Named head of ABC Entertainment. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1989

• Became president of the ABC Network Television Group. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1993-01

• Appointed Capital Cities/ABC senior vice president. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1993-03

• Appointed Capital Cities/ABC executive vice president. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1993-07

• Named president of ABC. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  1994

• Became president and chief operating officer (COO) of Capital Cities/ABC. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  1995

• Joined Disney senior management team as Chairman of the Disney-owned ABC Group following Disney's acquisition of Capital Cities/ABC. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, Web Search)

  1996

• Given additional responsibility of President, Walt Disney International. (Source: Web Search)

  1999

• Named President of The Walt Disney Company. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  2000

• Succeeded Michael Eisner as CEO of The Walt Disney Company. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  2005

• Oversaw the introduction of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  2005

• Led the acquisition of Pixar for $7.4 billion. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia, Web Search)

  2006-01

• Named MarketWatch CEO of the Year. (Source: Web Search)

  2006

• Named one of Fortune magazine's '25 Most Powerful People in Business'. (Source: Web Search)

  2006

• Named one of Fortune magazine's '25 Most Powerful People in Business'. (Source: Web Search)

  2007

• Named one of the 'Best CEOs' by Institutional Investor magazine. (Source: Web Search)

  2008

• Led the acquisition of Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia, Web Search)

  2009-08

• Named one of the 'Best CEOs' by Institutional Investor magazine. (Source: Web Search)

  2009

• Named one of the 'Top Gun CEOs' by Forbes magazine. (Source: Web Search)

  2009

• Named one of the 'Best CEOs' by Institutional Investor magazine. (Source: Web Search)

  2010

• Named one of the 'Best CEOs' by Institutional Investor magazine. (Source: Web Search)

  2011

• Appointed by President Barack Obama to the President's Export Council. (Source: Web Search)

  2011-06

• Became a board member of the U.S. - China Business Council. (Source: Web Search)

  2011-06

• Joined the Apple board of directors. (Source: Web Search)

  2011-11

• Elected Chairman of The Walt Disney Company. (Source: Web Search)

  2012

• Led the acquisition of Lucasfilm for $4.06 billion. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia, Web Search)

  2012-10

• Became a member of the Academy of Arts & Sciences. (Source: Web Search)

  2012

• Named 'CEO of the Year' by Chief Executive. (Source: Web Search)

  2014

• Inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame. (Source: Web Search)

  2015

• Oversaw the introduction of Shanghai Disney Resort. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia, Web Search)

  2016

• Named one of the 'World's Most Powerful People' by Forbes magazine. (Source: Web Search)

  2018

• Led the acquisition of the entertainment assets of 21st Century Fox for $71.3 billion. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  2019

• Inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. (Source: Web Search)

  2020-01

• Assumed the role of Executive Chairman of The Walt Disney Company, as his CEO contract expired. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, Web Search)

  2020-02

• Formally retired from The Walt Disney Company. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2021-12-31

• Returned to The Walt Disney Company as CEO at the request of the board, following Bob Chapek's dismissal. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  2022-11-20

• Disney renewed his contract as CEO until 2026. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)

  2023-07

• Mentioned as a potential strategic choice for the Democratic Party's presidential candidate. (Source: Related Document e3050a50-5d88-4013-80c9-fd1e1f65e5f2)

  Undated

Bob Iger

Robert Alan Iger (; born February 10, 1951) is an American media executive who is chief executive officer (CEO) of the Walt Disney Company. He previously was the president of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) between 1994 and 1995 and president and chief operating officer (COO) of Capital Cities/ABC, from 1995 until its acquisition by Disney in 1996. Iger was named president of Disney in 2000 and succeeded Michael Eisner as CEO in 2005, until his contract expired in 2020. He then was executive chairman until his formal retirement from the company on December 31, 2021. At the request of Disney's board of directors, Iger returned to Disney as CEO on November 20, 2022, following the dismissal of his appointed successor, Bob Chapek. In July 2023, Disney renewed Iger's contract until 2026. Considered a highly effective and visionary media executive, Iger was able to broaden Disney's roster of intellectual properties, expanded its presence in international markets, and oversaw an increase of the company's market capitalization from $56 billion to $231 billion during his initial 15-year stewardship of the company. He led the major acquisitions of Pixar in 2006 for $7.4 billion, Marvel Entertainment in 2009 for $4 billion, Lucasfilm in 2012 for $4.06 billion, and the entertainment assets of 21st Century Fox in 2019 for $71.3 billion. Iger also expanded the company's theme park resorts presence in East Asia, with the introduction of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Shanghai Disney Resort in 2005 and 2016, respectively. He was a driving force behind the reinvigoration of Walt Disney Animation Studios, the branded-release strategy of its film studio's output, and the company's increased investment in its direct-to-consumer businesses, including Disney+ and Hulu.

Web Search Results

• [PDF] Bob Iger Biography - NMHC

  Page 1 of 2 1663 PRINCE STREET | ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 USA | 833.972.8255 | WWWW.WSB.COM Bob Iger Robert A. Iger is Executive Chairman of The Walt Disney Company and Chairman of the Board of Directors. He assumed the role of Executive Chairman in February 2020, having served as Chief Executive Officer since 2005. As Executive Chairman, Mr. Iger directs the Company’s creative endeavors, while leading the Board and providing the full benefit of his experience, leadership and guidance. Over his 15 [...] Fortune magazine (2009- 2021); and as one of the “World's Most Respected Companies" by Barron’s (2009-2017). Mr. Iger assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company in October, 2005, and was elected Chairman in 2012. From 2000-2005 he served as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Iger officially joined the Disney senior management team in 1996 as Chairman of the Disney-owned ABC Group and in 1999 was given the additional responsibility of President, Walt Disney [...] by Institutional Investor magazine (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); MarketWatch CEO of the Year (2006); and “CEO of the Year” by Chief Executive (2014). Page 2 of 2 1663 PRINCE STREET | ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 USA | 833.972.8255 | WWWW.WSB.COM Mr. Iger was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in January 2020, and the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame in 2015. He serves on the boards of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Perfect Day; and as chairman

• Robert A. Iger | UCLA Anderson School of Management

  As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, Robert A. Iger is the steward of the world's largest media company and some of the most respected and beloved brands around the globe. Focusing on creativity, innovative technology, and global growth, Mr. Iger has led the company to record performance and shareholder value. He's also built on Disney's rich legacy of unforgettable storytelling with the successful acquisition of Pixar in 2006, Marvel in 2009, and most recently [...] one of the "Top Gun CEOs" by Forbes magazine; one of the "Best CEOs" by Institutional Investor magazine; and MarketWatch CEO of the Year.Mr. Iger joined the Apple board of directors in November 2011 and became a board member of the U.S. - China Business Council in June 2011. He also serves on the boards of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. In June 2010, President Barack Obama appointed him to the President's Export Council, which [...] advises the president on how to promote U.S. exports, jobs and growth. Mr. Iger is also a member of the Partnership for a New American Economy, a coalition of mayors and business leaders from across the United States that support comprehensive immigration reform. In 2012, Mr. Iger became a member of the Academy of Arts & Sciences, one of the nation's most prestigious honorary societies which recognizes some of the world's most accomplished scholars, scientists, writers, artists, and civic,

• Bob Iger - Wikipedia

  Robert Alan Iger was born to an Austrian-Jewish family in New York City. He is the oldest son of Miriam "Mimi" (née Tunick) (1927–2013) and Arthur L. Iger (1926–2010). His father was a World War II Navy veteran who was the executive vice president and general manager of the Greenvale Marketing Corporation, and was also a professor of advertising and public relations. His mother worked at Boardman Junior High School in Oceanside, New York. Iger's paternal grandfather, Joe, was cartoonist Jerry [...] In 1989, he was named head of ABC Entertainment, green lighting shows such as Twin Peaks, America's Funniest Home Videos and Cop Rock. He was president of the ABC Network Television Group from January 1993 to 1994, and was appointed as Capital Cities/ABC senior vice president in March 1993 and executive vice president in July 1993. In 1994, Iger was named president and chief operating officer of ABC's corporate parent, Capital Cities/ABC. ### The Walt Disney Company [edit] [...] In 1988, Iger was the senior program executive for the Calgary Winter Olympics. The event was marred by disruptive weather and delayed events, and to fill the broadcast schedule Iger's team focused on human interest stories such as those of the Jamaican bobsled team and Eddie the Eagle. The event achieved record-high ratings for ABC, and Iger's performance under pressure caught the attention of ABC executives Daniel Burke "Daniel Burke (executive)") and Thomas Murphy "Thomas Murphy

• The Career Rise of Bob Iger, Disney's Repeat CEO - Business Insider

  Iger was born in New York on February 10, 1951. His father, Arthur, served in WWII and later majored in marketing before becoming a professor of advertising at the New York Institute of Technology, Long Island. His mother, Miriam "Mimi" (née Tunick), was a stay-at-home mom until Bob entered high school, at which point she took a job at a local junior high school library. [...] Robert Iger, Disney's on-again-off-again CEO — better known as Bob — has led the House of Mouse to new heights over the course of his time at the helm, spearheading massive acquisitions for the company and driving record revenue at its beloved theme parks. [...] Iger became Disney's chief executive in September of 2005, launching the company into a new golden era with the massive acquisitions of Pixar for $7.4 billion in January 2006, Marvel for $4 billion in August 2009, and Lucasfilm for $4 billion in October 2012. He also expanded Disney's theme parks to China, opening up a lucrative new market for the company with the 2016 creation of the Shanghai Disneyland park.

• Bob Iger | Ithaca College

  As Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Iger heads a $98.6 billion worldwide company that includes the iconic Disney Studios, ABC, ESPN, Disney Parks and Resorts, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox. [...] Ithaca College # TVDM Alumni ### menu ## Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company Bob Iger Bob Iger Bob Iger came to Ithaca College thinking he wanted to be a sportscaster. He got that opportunity on ICTV, but as he tells our students in his annual Skype into their S'Park class, he quickly learned that others were better at it than he was. However, he also discovered an unknown passion and talent in producing television—and as he likes to say, “it didn't turn out too bad!” [...] Iger has been named one of the “World’s Most Powerful People” by Forbes magazine (2018); one of Fortune magazine's “25 Most Powerful People in Business” (2006, 2007); one of the “Top Gun CEOs” by Forbes magazine (2009); one of the “Best CEOs” by Institutional Investor magazine (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); MarketWatch CEO of the Year by MarketWatch (2006); and “CEO of the Year” by Chief Executive (2014).

• Award

  Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

• Image

  

• Gender

  male

• Educated At

  Roy H. Park School of Communications

• Instance Of

  Q5

• Occupation

  businessperson

• Citizenship

  United States

• Date Of Birth

  2/10/1951

• Place Of Birth

  Oceanside

Robert Allen Iger (/ˈaɪɡər/; born February 10, 1951) is an American businessman who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Walt Disney Company. He previously served as the President of ABC Television between 1994 and 1995 and the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Capital Cities/ABC, from 1995 until its acquisition by Disney in 1996. Iger was named President of Disney in 2000 and succeeded Michael Eisner as CEO in 2005, until his contract expired in 2020. He then served as Executive Chairman until his retirement from the company in 2021. At the request of Disney's Board of Directors, Iger returned to Disney as CEO on November 20, 2022, following the unscheduled and immediate exit of his appointed successor, Bob Chapek. During his initial 15-year stewardship of the company, Iger broadened Disney's roster of intellectual properties, expanded its presence in international markets, and oversaw an increase of the company's market capitalization from $48 billion to $257 billion. He led the major acquisitions of Pixar in 2006 for $7.4 billion, Marvel Entertainment in 2009 for $4 billion, Lucasfilm in 2012 for $4.06 billion, and the entertainment assets of 21st Century Fox in 2019 for $71.3 billion. Iger also expanded the company's theme park resorts presence in East Asia, with the introduction of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Shanghai Disney Resort in 2005 and 2016, respectively. Additionally, he was also the driving force behind the reinvigoration of Walt Disney Animation Studios, the branded-release strategy of its film studio's output, and the company's increased investment on its direct-to-consumer businesses, including Disney+ and Hulu. Iger is widely regarded as one of the most powerful, pragmatic and effective leaders in the media industry.