After a journey that lasted about fifteen years, Bob Iger has decided to leave his position as CEO of The Walt Disney Company. To replace it, there will be Bob Chapek who, as stated in the press release issued, was appointed CEO of the company. However, Iger will maintain a leading position within Disney, will in fact take on the role of Executive Chairman until 31 December 2021, the expiry date of your contract.
Below you can read what Bob Chapek said about his new administrative position and in honor of the now former CEO of The Walt Disney Company:
I am incredibly honored to take on the role of CEO of what I truly believe is the greatest company in the world, and to take the lead of an exceptionally talented and committed cast and employees. Bob Iger made Disney the most admired and most successful media and entertainment company, and I was very lucky to have been able to witness you firsthand as a member of his team.
For his part, Iger could not fail to express his confidence in the new CEO, reiterating that, until his contract expires, they will work side by side to make the passing of the baton as smooth as possible, so that the company does not is affected by:
With the successful launch of the Disney streaming platform and the integration of Twenty-First Century Fox, I believe this is an optimal time to transition to a new CEO. I have the utmost confidence in Bob, and look forward to working closely with him for the next 22 months, during which he will take on the responsibilities of this new role and immerse himself even more headlong into the various aspects and more. several operations of the company, while I will continue to focus on the creative side.
