Variety: Bob Chapek to Succeed Bob Iger as Disney CEO
Bob Chapek, a 27-year Disney veteran who heads the company’s parks division, has been named CEO of Disney, succeeding Bob Iger.
Iger is stepping down from his CEO position immediately. CNN media analyst Brian Stelter writes, “There are a lot of confused media execs burning up the phones right now. Why is Bob Iger exiting as CEO so suddenly? What does it mean for Disney+? Insiders are in shock — but heartened by the fact that he will remain executive chairman and direct Disney’s creative endeavors.”
BREAKING: Disney CEO Bob Iger to step down. Bob Chapek will be the CEO of Disney immediately. $DIS pic.twitter.com/MDSBArbjWg
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