News The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors Extends Robert A. Iger’s Contract as CEO Through 2026

[monothingie]

 

[MR.Dis]

Just a little different take. No matter who is picked, there will be many who will point out the pimples. There is no perfect prospect, there is no one who is even a descent prospect. There is only the best of an uninspiring bunch of prospects. So for once, I am not going to be sarcastic on whoever is picked and just hope for the best (while expecting the worst).

 

[monothingie]

LOL Poor Josh and Dana getting jerked around...Bob isn't leaving.

 

[HMF]

Personally, I want an outsider who has never had anything to do with the current company to bring a new fresh perspective or I want the company to fold. I would prefer the former obviously but I would settle for either of them.

 

[Serpico Jones]

Bringing in an outsider would be an admission of failure which is something Iger will never admit to or allow.

 

[TsWade2]

Geez, doom and gloom much? I mean, Disney might have hire Co-CEOs. That’s what we want, isn’t it? I know this is a discussion board, but sometimes I think this expecting the worst is just too much!

 

[Stripes]

Bringing in an outsider would be an admission of failure which is something Iger will never admit to or allow.

Iger is not naming his successor this time. The succession planning committee, headed my James Gorman, is in charge of the process and selection of a new CEO. In fact, Iger leaves the board meetings when the discussion turns to succession.

 

[dlfan1313]

I think hoping for a good, or even moderately not terrible CEO is all but a lost cause. Whomever is selected will, for a myriad of reasons, only answer to the share price. No one is going to give two S&^ts about you, me, this, that, or the other. When and if improving the guest experience and profit growth coalesce, we'll benefit. It's not even a long-term growth of the share price that's sought out either, it's immediate to mid-term increases. Josh seems like maybe an ok guy who understands to some degree what it is we all love and care about so much, but it doesn't matter. His singular mission will be the almighty share price.

 

[HauntedPirate]

I have it on good authority (read: A bad AI summary of a picture on the internet) that this man below is the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company:

I'm sure the Board of Directors will vet him thoroughly.

 

[TsWade2]

I think I'm taking a sabbatical leave of absence before I get a little testy! Or I just don't go to this thread at all until who is the new CEO of Disney.

 

[Disney Analyst]

This is an interesting watch. Iger feels a lot more casual or less scripted, than usual.

 

[Nunu]

This is an interesting watch. Iger feels a lot more casual or less scripted, than usual.

I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Disney Analyst]

I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!

Here’s another one from them:

 

[Robbiem]

Bob Iger Points to Disney Transition Ahead in Podcast Interview on Legacy, Succession and Walt Disney’s Genius

Bob Iger points to next year's Disney CEO shuffle in an interview with 'The Rest is History' podcast in which he addresses his legacy and future.

variety.com

 

[Robbiem]

This is an interesting watch. Iger feels a lot more casual or less scripted, than usual.

It was interesting and a bit odd. The section in Walt’s office was interesting but had a few loose ends. I would have liked to see the letter from Churchill and the painting Iger mentioned for example

The Disneyland section was a bit too Igercentric. I would like to have seen Walt’s apartment and shown them some of his attractions like the Tiki room, small world, Lincoln or the monorail which would give a bit more depth and perspective. The dream suite and galaxies edge don’t have any connection to Walt.

I think the most interesting thing was to see more of Iger’s views on Walt and himself

 

[Disney Analyst]

It was interesting and a bit odd. The section in Walt’s office was interesting but had a few loose ends. I would have liked to see the letter from Churchill and the painting Iger mentioned for example

The Disneyland section was a bit too Igercentric. I would like to have seen Walt’s apartment and shown them some of his attractions like the Tiki room, small world, Lincoln or the monorail which would give a bit more depth and perspective. The dream suite and galaxies edge don’t have any connection to Walt.

I think the most interesting thing was to see more of Iger’s views on Walt and himself

In the second interview I found him being asked what comes first, cost, or the idea. And he says you wouldn’t make much of anything if cost came first, but that they do have shareholders to consider.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

It was interesting and a bit odd. The section in Walt’s office was interesting but had a few loose ends. I would have liked to see the letter from Churchill and the painting Iger mentioned for example

The Disneyland section was a bit too Igercentric. I would like to have seen Walt’s apartment and shown them some of his attractions like the Tiki room, small world, Lincoln or the monorail which would give a bit more depth and perspective. The dream suite and galaxies edge don’t have any connection to Walt.

I think the most interesting thing was to see more of Iger’s views on Walt and himself

I also found it interesting and probably a positive thing to see Iger discussing and acknowledging the legacy of Walt Disney.

Must say that I found his comments after riding Pirates of the Caribbean a little odd, particularly considering he had said it was his favourite attraction. My impression from his comments after riding was that he didn't actually like it all that much, as he described it as quaint and not brilliant storytelling.

 

[JD80]

I also found it interesting and probably a positive thing to see Iger discussing and acknowledging the legacy of Walt Disney.

Must say that I found his comments after riding Pirates of the Caribbean a little odd, particularly considering he had said it was his favourite attraction. My impression from his comments after riding was that he didn't actually like it all that much, as he described it as quaint and not brilliant storytelling.

The story telling is not brilliant but he said the execution was. Doesn't seem odd.

 

[Disney Analyst]

The story telling is not brilliant but he said the execution was. Doesn't seem odd.

Yeah. I’d say he actually nailed it. Especially when you consider how they build their attractions today.

Walt’s attractions, and especially pirates are, very much of the abstract at times.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

Yeah. I’d say he actually nailed it. Especially when you consider how they build their attractions today.

Walt’s attractions, and especially pirates are, very much of the abstract at times.

Perhaps it suggests a different understanding of or approach to storytelling.

One thing that I think Imagineering has become too hung up on is the need to tell linear narratives in attractions. I think Walt and the Imagineers at the time understood that theme park rides are generally not the best form for telling stories in that way, hence the more experiential attractions like Pirates and Haunted Mansion.