Bob Iger: podcast appearances and interviews

Robert Alan Iger, born February 10, 1951, is an American media executive currently serving as the executive chairman of The Walt Disney Company. He has held the position of chief executive officer of Disney twice, first from 2005 to 2020 and again from 2022 to 2026. Iger previously served as president of the American Broadcasting Company between 1994 and 1995 and as president and chief operating officer of Capital Cities/ABC until its acquisition by Disney in 1996. He was named president of Disney in 2000 and became CEO after succeeding Michael Eisner in 2005, a role he held until his contract expired in 2020. After his initial tenure, he served as executive chairman until his formal retirement from the company in December 2021. At the suggestion of Disney's board of directors, Iger returned as CEO in November 2022 following the dismissal of his appointed successor, Bob Chapek, and his contract was renewed until 2026. He was succeeded as CEO by Josh D'Amaro in March 2026. Iger is also an advisor to Thrive Capital. Recognized as a highly effective and visionary media executive, he was instrumental in expanding Disney's portfolio of intellectual properties, increasing its international presence, and significantly raising its market capitalization from 56 billion to 231 billion dollars during his initial leadership. His tenure included major acquisitions such as Pixar, Marvel Entertainment, Lucasfilm, and the entertainment assets of 21st Century Fox, alongside efforts to expand Disney's theme park resorts in East Asia and reinvigorate Disney's animation studios and direct-to-consumer platforms.