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When he was last chief executive of Disney, one of Bob Iger’s favorite things to do was to sit in a reconstruction of Walt Disney’s office.
“It sounds a little weird,” Iger told Andrew Ross Sorkin of The Times at the DealBook Summit, “but it’s kind of a nice way to relax and appreciate the legacy of the company.”
After a three-year absence, Iger came out of retirement to return as chief executive of Disney. His ambitious plans, combined with strong revenues for Disney theme parks and experiences, have given investors hope that a turnaround is imminent. But the company still faces significant headwinds, including slowing subscriptions to its streaming network Disney+ and a fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. What’s Iger’s next move? And what would Walt think of the company now?
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From the summit: Bob Iger denies plans to sell media properties after “fixing a lot of problems” since returning as Disney chief executive.
After previously saying he planned to leave his post as head of Disney in 2024, Iger announced he would remain through 2026.
Iger calls a strike by actors “very disruptive and dangerous.”
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