Bob Iger

Also known as Robert A. Iger, Robert Alan "Bob" Iger, Robert Alan Iger

American businessman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company (born 1951)

Key facts

Born: Robert Alan Iger , ( 1951-02-10 ) February 10, 1951 (age 75) , New York City, US
Education: Ithaca College ( BS )
Occupation: Media executive
Years active: 1972–present
Title: President of The Walt Disney Company (2000–2012) Chairman of The Walt Disney Company (2012–2021) CEO of The Walt Disney Company (2005–2020, 2022–2026)
Term: January 24, 2000 – 2012 (President) March 2012 – 2021 (Chairman) October 1, 2005 – February 25, 2020, November 20, 2022 – March 18, 2026 (CEO)
Predecessor: Michael Eisner John E. Pepper Jr.
Successor: Bob Chapek Josh D'Amaro
Board member of: Apple Inc. (2011–2019) Perfect Day (2020–present) Genies, Inc. (2022–present)
Spouses: Susan Iger ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1977 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1994 ) Willow Bay ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1995 )
Relatives: Jerry Iger (great-uncle)

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Instance of: human
Given name: Alan
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Oceanside
Spouse: Willow Bay
Occupation: film producer
Position held: president
Employer: American Broadcasting Company
Political party: Democratic Party (United States)
Languages spoken: English language
Award: Time 100
Image: 2022 Bob Iger (cropped).jpg
Number of children: 4

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date of birth: 1951-02-10
member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences
birth name: Robert Alan Iger
start of work period: 1974-00-00
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Encyclopedic overview

Robert Alan Iger (/ˈaɪɡər/; born February 10, 1951) is an American media executive who was the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Walt Disney Company twice, from 2005 to 2020 and from 2022 to 2026. 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 was then 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. He was succeeded as CEO of Disney by Josh D'Amaro on March 18, 2026. He is an advisor to Thrive Capital.

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