- Bob Iger is the CEO of Disney, having returned to the role in 2022 after a short retirement.
- He has led some of Disney’s most profitable acquisitions since taking over as CEO in 2005.
- Here’s a look at the decades of work that propelled him to become the media darling of the Mouse.
On-again, off-again Disney CEO Robert Iger – better known as Bob – took the House of Mouse to new heights during his tenure, spearheading massive acquisitions for the company and generating record revenues for his company. -loved. amusement park.
“One of the most important qualities of a good leader is optimism, a pragmatic enthusiasm for what can be achieved,” Iger, now 73, wrote in his 2019 autobiography “The Ride of a Lifetime,” released just before announcing plans to retire — projects he would later return to.
“Even when faced with difficult choices and less than ideal outcomes, an optimistic leader does not give in to pessimism,” Iger wrote. “Simply put, people are not motivated or energized by pessimists.”
Here’s a look back at Iger’s career, from college talk show host to multimillionaire leader of one of America’s most beloved brands.
Representatives for Iger did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.
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