Bob Iger Is Named CEO of Disney, , Sending Shockwaves , Through the Industry.<br />Iger's return to Disney's leadership role was announced on Nov. 21.<br />Bob Chapek, whom Iger replaces, will reportedly step down immediately.<br />We thank Bob Chapek for his service to Disney over his <br />long career, , Susan Arnold, Chairman of the Board for Disney, <br />via CNN.<br />... including navigating the company through the unprecedented challenges <br />of the pandemic, Susan Arnold, Chairman of the Board for Disney, <br />via CNN.<br />The Board has concluded that as Disney embarks on an increasingly complex period of industry transformation, , Susan Arnold, Chairman of the Board for Disney, <br />via CNN.<br />... Bob Iger is uniquely situated to lead the Company through this pivotal period, Susan Arnold, Chairman of the Board for Disney, <br />via CNN.<br />Investors seemed to appreciate the move, as Disney shares increased by nine percent following the announcement.<br />Chapek's controversial tenure as Disney CEO was marked by a forced apology to employees for his silence on a state bill restricting LGBTQ topics in FL classrooms.<br />Speaking to you, reading your messages, and meeting with you have helped me better understand how painful our silence was, Bob Chapek, Former Disney CEO, via CNN.<br />Iger, on the other hand, spoke out publicly against the bill. .<br />To me, it wasn’t about politics. <br />It is about what is right and what is wrong, and that just <br />seemed wrong. It seemed potentially harmful to kids, Bob Iger, Returning Disney CEO, via CNN.<br />Iger released an optimistic statement about returning to Disney as CEO.<br />I am extremely optimistic for the future of this great company and thrilled to be asked by the Board to return as its CEO, Bob Iger, Returning Disney CEO, via CNN.<br />[I am] deeply honored <br />to be asked to again lead <br />this remarkable team, with a clear mission focused on creative excellence to inspire <br />generations through unrivaled, <br />bold storytelling, Bob Iger, Returning Disney CEO, via CNN
