Bob Iger


Iger to remain CEO as Disney search goes on

Bob Iger has signed a year-extension to remain chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company for another year. The deal means Iger will stay in his post until July 2, 2019, and further postpones Disney making a call on his long-term successor. ABC owner Disney has been searching for Iger’s replacement for a significant […]

Iger ‘open’ to extending Disney CEO run

The Walt Disney Company chairman and CEO Bob Iger is “open” to postponing his retirement and staying in his role beyond his current 2018 exit date. The saga over Iger’s successor has been running for nearly half a decade, with the widely-respected executive previously postponing an expected 2016 retirement date to remain until June next […]

Disney quiet on Netflix, but trumpets D2C

The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger has sidestepped speculation around a potential move for SVOD giant Netflix, but admitted direct-to-consumer models were creating “really interesting opportunities”. Disney was linked to a multi-billion dollar deal for Netflix last month, leading to intense speculation about a takeover. Questioned directly about interest in Netflix and social media […]

Disney plans ESPN web net after $1bn spend

The Walt Disney Company is gearing up to launch an ESPN-branded subscription streaming service, after buying a US$1 billion stake in video streaming technology firm BAMTech. The deal marks a major over-the-top push by Disney, which said BAMTech will be a key partner for delivering streamed video and other digital products from both ESPN and […]

Iger: no plans to extend Disney CEO tenure

The future leadership of The Walt Disney Company remains in flux after current CEO and chairman Bob Iger told investors he “currently” has no plans to extend his contract. Disney was expected to install Thomas Staggs in the top post when Iger’s contract runs out in 2018, but Staggs’ exit has thrown plans into chaos. […]

Disney CEO heir apparent to leave

Thomas Staggs is leaving The Walt Disney Company, throwing out the media giant’s apparent plan for him to become CEO in two years’ time. Staggs had been considered the front runner to succeed Bob Iger as Disney chairman and CEO in 2018, when Iger is expected to retire, after he was made COO at the […]

Disney launching UK streaming service

Disney is launching DisneyLife, a direct-to-consumer streaming service in the UK. It rolls out next month and will give subs direct access to a raft of animated shows, TV series and movies. The Financial Times broke the news. Disney confirmed the launch plans but declined further comment. It is expected to make an official announcement confirming […]

Rasulo to remain with Disney on full pay

The Walt Disney Company’s outgoing CFO, Jay Rasulo, will now remain with the media giant as an advisor to chairman and CEO Bob Iger. A filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission revealed Rasulo (pictured) would keep his current salary and bonus target structure in the consultancy post. He earned US$16.2 million in the 2014 […]

Ex-Disney chief Cook launches studio

The Walt Disney Company’s former studios chairman Dick Cook has launched a family entertainment-focused studio with the US$150 million backing of a Chinese finance group. Cook – who spent nearly 40 years at Disney, including a spell as chairman of Walt Disney Studios between 2002 and 2009 – is CEO and chairman of Dick Cook […]

Staggs in pole for Disney CEO role

Thomas Staggs has been named COO of The Walt Disney Company, positioning him as likely successor to incumbent CEO Bob Iger. Staggs assumes the role while retaining his post as Walt Disney Parks and Resorts chairman until a replacement is found. The move means he is now perfectly positioned to succeed Iger in mid-2018, when […]