Bob Iger Has Stepped Down As The Ceo Of Disney
Iger was initially supposed to retire in 2018 but was extended to 2019 when Disney was having trouble finding a suitable successor. During his extension, Iger oversaw the purchase of 20th Century Fox and launched Disney’s streaming platform, Disney+. Iger’s contract was then extended again to run through 2021 which is why the sudden announcement of his stepping down comes as a huge surprise. As the executive chairman, Iger will be helping newly appointed CEO Bob Chapek get comfortable with the role....