Disney names Susan Arnold chairman, as Bob Iger bows out at year end
$Disney(DIS.US$ names Susan E. Arnold, a 14-year veteran of the board, as chairman, effective Dec. 31, succeeding Bob Iger, who has led the board since 2012.
"Having most recently served as independent lead director, Susan is the perfect choice for chairman of the board, and I am confident the company is well-positioned for continued success under her guidance and leadership," Iger said in a statement.
The transition marks the an end to Iger's leadership at the media and entertainment company, where he was CEO for 15 years, overseeing the company's acquisitions of Pixar in 2006, Marvel in 2009, Lucasfilm in 2012, and 21st Century Fox in 2019.
Bob Chapek became Disney's seventh CEO in 2020.
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Butterflypuls : Of course--- Disney gone full woke now with Susan---
how low will she drop on this woke news?
FreyatheFre : I never heard of the name "Susan Arnold" until now. But, I am hoping she is a good leader.
got the heart : So is this a snub to Chapek? Or is it not uncommon to not get both roles right away?
Bull Bull 1 got the heart: I was surprised as well.. I was like who the heck is Susan Arnold?
James Wade : Disney is all about the brand experience and Chapek is doing everything humanly possible to destroy the brand.
fly up high : Maybe with Iger leaving, the problem of what to do about Hulu, Comcast, and grownup content on Disney+ will be speedily resolved?
https://whatsondisneyplus.com/disney-ceo-bob-chapek-reportably-wants-to-double-down-on-hulu-to-eventually-merge-it-into-disney/
DanDiem : Would have been more entertaining had Disney appointed another Arnold (i.e., Roseanne) as Iger's successor to chair the board. Especially given the history between them.
Mittchell : It’s the first time I heard Susan Arnold's name. I hope I’m a good leader, wait and see.
Howardy : I have always been optimistic about Disney and look forward to that she will be a good leader
Duces2222 : Good stuff