Bob Iger Reflects on Legacy and Disney's Future Leadership

WHO:

Financial Times - Bob Iger, Disney's former CEO, and Josh D'Amaro, the new CEO.

Deadline - Bob Chapek, Iger's successor as CEO of Disney.

WHAT:

Financial Times - Bob Iger reflects on his two-decade tenure at Disney and discusses his legacy.

Deadline - Iger criticized Chapek's approach, stating, “There was no urgent need to make drastic changes,” referring to Chapek's management style.

WHEN:

Deadline - Chapek took over as CEO in 2020.

Deadline - Iger's comments about Chapek's leadership relate to events that culminated in November 2022.

WHY:

Deadline - Iger believes that Chapek's rapid changes led to increased bureaucracy and layers of management at Disney.

HOW:

Deadline - Iger's assessment of Chapek's leadership indicates a belief that the changes implemented were unnecessary and detrimental to the company’s structure.

(UPDATED June 24, 2026 10:06 UTC)

Bob Iger, Disney's former CEO, recently reflected on his two-decade tenure at the company, discussing his legacy and criticizing the management style of his successor, Bob Chapek. Iger stated that there was no urgent need for the drastic changes Chapek implemented, which he believes led to increased bureaucracy and unnecessary layers of management. His comments about Chapek's leadership relate to events that culminated in November 2022, highlighting his concerns over the direction the company took under Chapek's leadership.