Bob Iger has served as CEO of The Walt Disney Company for 3 years 11 months (1,453 days), holding office continuously since Nov 20, 2022. At present, Bob Iger ranks as the #27 longest-serving chief executive among tracked global leaders in the database.
Executive Succession & Corporate Facts
- Predecessor
- Bob Chapek (CEO)
- Successor
- Active (In office)
- Global Tenure Rank
- #27 Longest-Serving CEO in Database (View Full Rankings →)
- Company Founded
- Oct 16, 1923 (Burbank, California)
- Known Aliases
- Robert A. Iger
Tenure Milestones & Transition Timeline
Pixar Acquisition Announced
Acquired Pixar Animation Studios for $7.4 billion, restoring Disney animation supremacy.
Stepped Down as CEO
Announced immediate transition to Executive Chairman, naming Bob Chapek CEO after 14 years and 4 months.
Returned as Disney CEO
Reappointed by the board of directors as Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company to succeed Bob Chapek.
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