Coverage dated November 20, 2022

Bob Iger returns as Disney CEO in a surprise shakeup

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In an unexpected shakeup, Bob Chapek is stepping down as CEO of Disney.

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Deseret News
Bob Iger returns as Disney CEO in a surprise shakeup (opens Deseret News)
Published Nov 20, 2022
Deseret News's feed description
In an unexpected shakeup, Bob Chapek is stepping down as CEO of Disney.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Bob Iger Returns as CEO of Disney After Stepping Down in 2020 (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Nov 20, 2022
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
The Walt Disney Company announced late Sunday that former CEO Bob Iger would return to head the company for two years in a surprise move.
Fox26 Houston
Bob Iger returns as Disney's CEO, replaces Bob Chapek (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Nov 20, 2022
Fox26 Houston's feed description
Bob Iger is back as CEO of The Walt Disney Company – a position he held for 15 years before stepping down in 2020, Disney announced late Sunday. Iger replaces former CEO Bob Chapek, who stepped down from the position.
WTOP Washington DC
Disney announces ex-CEO Bob Iger to return for 2 years (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Nov 20, 2022
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
The Walt Disney Company announced late Sunday that former CEO Bob Iger will return to head the company for two years in a move that stunned the entertainment industry.
Adweek
Bob Iger Returns as Disney CEO, Replacing Bob Chapek (opens Adweek)
Published Nov 20, 2022
Adweek's feed description
The board says the former chief is 'uniquely situated to lead the Company through this pivotal period.'
NPR
Disney announces ex-CEO Bob Iger will return for 2 years (opens NPR)
Published Nov 20, 2022
NPR's feed description
The Walt Disney Company announced late Sunday that former CEO Bob Iger would return to head the company for two years in a move that surprised the entertainment industry.
Forbes
Disney Shares Jump 9% On Return Of Bob Iger’s ‘Magic’ (opens Forbes)
Published Nov 20, 2022
Forbes's feed description
But one firm says “there’s no easy fix for Disney’s challenges, and Iger will likely have just as hard a time as Chapek in navigating the changing media landscape.”
BizPac Review
Disney makes shocking shakeup, fires woke CEO amid tanking shares, brings back Bob Iger (opens BizPac Review)
Published Nov 20, 2022
BizPac Review's feed description
In what appears to be a stunning repudiation of we ideology, Disney has fired CEO Bob Chapek and reappointed former CEO Bob Iger after eleven months of […]
Engadget
Bob Iger is returning as Disney CEO in a dramatic shakeup (opens Engadget)
Published Nov 20, 2022
Engadget's feed description
Bob Iger is returning as Disney CEO in a massive leadership shakeup, with current CEO Bob Chapek stepping down..
Washington Times
Ex-CEO Bob Iger to return to Disney for 2 years, company announces (opens Washington Times)
Published Nov 20, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
The Walt Disney Company announced late Sunday that former CEO Bob Iger would return to head the company for two years in a move that surprised the entertainment industry.
NBC Los Angeles
Bob Iger Returns as Disney CEO Effective Immediately (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Nov 20, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Disney re-appointed Bob Iger as CEO on Sunday night, effective immediately, after previous CEO Bob Chapek came under fire for his management of the entertainment giant.
10TV Columbus
Bob Iger returns as Disney CEO in surprising shakeup (opens 10TV Columbus)
Published Nov 20, 2022
10TV Columbus's feed description
Iger led Disney for 15 years before stepping down in 2020.
Digital Journal
Disney boots CEO, brings back Bob Iger to lead company (opens Digital Journal)
Published Nov 20, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
Disney ousted chief executive Bob Chapek and announced that it had brought back former CEO Bob Iger to once again take the reins.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Disney Board's Decision to Replace Bob Chapek With Bob Iger Makes Everyone Look Bad (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Nov 20, 2022
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Disney had just renewed Bob Chapek’s contract in June, and Bob Iger had said publicly he wouldn’t return.
The Week
Bob Iger makes a surprise return to Disney as CEO Bob Chapek is ousted (opens The Week)
Published Nov 20, 2022
WFMZ Allentown
Iger back on top in a Disney plot twist that few saw coming (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Nov 20, 2022
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
The stunning development comes two weeks after Disney's quarterly financial performance fell well short of Wall Street expectations on both profit and revenue.
Omaha World-Herald
Iger returns to lead Disney after rocky 2 years under Chapek (opens Omaha World-Herald)
Published Nov 20, 2022
Omaha World-Herald's feed description
Bob Iger, the enterprising entertainment executive who brought Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel under the Disney marquee and challenged the streaming dominance of Netflix, will replace his handpicked successor, CEO
Washington Post
Disney reappoints Robert Iger as CEO for the next two years, ousting Bob Chapek (opens Washington Post)
Published Nov 20, 2022
Washington Post's feed description
Iger was CEO of Walt Disney Co. for 15 years before he stepped down in 2020. He will serve with a mandate from the board to select a successor, the company said in a news release.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Disney Shares Rise After Iger Replaces Chapek as CEO (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Nov 20, 2022
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Investors approved of Disney’s decision to replace Bob Chapek as CEO with his predecessor, Bob Iger.
WFMZ Allentown
Disney taps ex-CEO Bob Iger to return, set strategy (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Nov 20, 2022
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
The Walt Disney Company has tapped its former CEO Bob Iger to return to head the company for two years, firing his successor Bob Chapek, who took the post in
KOB 4
Disney reappoints ex-CEO Bob Iger to top job, announces Bob Chapek's departure as CEO (opens KOB 4)
Published Nov 20, 2022
KOB 4's feed description
Disney reappoints ex-CEO Bob Iger to top job, announces Bob Chapek's departure as CEO.
Investor's Business Daily
Disney Stock Jumps With Return Of Bob Iger (opens Investor's Business Daily)
Published Nov 20, 2022
Investor's Business Daily's feed description
Disney stock leapt premarket Monday after the Dow Jones giant announced Bob Iger is returning as CEO to replace current chief Bob Chapek
Triblive
Disney taps ex-CEO Bob Iger to return (opens Triblive)
Published Nov 20, 2022
Triblive's feed description
BURBANK, Calif. — The Walt Disney Company has tapped its former CEO Bob Iger to return to head the company for two years, firing his successor Bob Chapek in a move that stunned the entertainment industry. Chapek is leaving after the company posted lower than expected earnings in the last
Insider
Ex-Disney CEO Bob Iger is back in charge of the company, less than 3 years after handing over the reins to Bob Chapek (opens Insider)
Published Nov 20, 2022
Insider's feed description
The company announced its snap decision to replace Chapek on Sunday, reinstating the company's longtime CEO.
Florida Politics
Disney announces ex-CEO Bob Iger to return for two years (opens Florida Politics)
Published Nov 20, 2022
Florida Politics's feed description
Bob Chapek is out as leader of Florida's most high-profile employer.

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