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HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 | History Defined

Behind the stunning exit of Disney CEO Bob Chapek

Five months ago, Bob Chapek seemed firmly in control.

Los Angeles Times

Bob Iger’s back in charge at Disney – here are 5 things he needs to change

Should the returning CEO implement these ideas, maybe the studio can get rapidly back on track

The Independent UK

How a Disney senior staff rebellion put the final nail in Bob Chapek’s CEO coffin

Trouble had been brewing for months as CFO Christine McCarthy and other senior figures campaigned with the Disney board to force Chapek out.

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Disney's lessons on how not to do a CEO succession plan

Former CEO Bob Chapek was "in office but not in power."

Axios

At Disney, Bob Chapek failed the 3-point test confronting today's CEOs

The job increasingly requires a mix of empathy, humility, and confidence.

Fortune

Disney brings back Bob Iger as CEO in surprise move to boost growth

LOS ANGELES: Bob Iger is returning to Walt Disney Co as chief executive less than a year after he retired, a surprise comeback that coincides with the entertainment company's attempt to boost investor confidence and profits at its streaming media unit.

The Times of India

Bob Iger announces restructuring at Disney, top media exec to depart

He plans to restructure the firm "in a way that honors and respects creativity as the heart and soul of who we are."

Axios

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Key players in the Disney leadership drama

Walt Disney Co.'s bombshell news Sunday night that Bob Iger would return as chief executive sent shock waves throughout the Burbank entertainment giant, Hollywood and Wall Street.

Los Angeles Times

Disney shares jump after Bob Iger returns as CEO

Wall Street says you can go home again, as shares of Walt Disney Co. spiked Monday on the news that Bob Iger is returning as chief executive of the media and entertainment company.

Los Angeles Times

A tale of two Bobs: Chapek out, Iger in

Disney stocks rose after news of Iger's return following Chapek's tumultuous tenure as CEO

Salon

Bob Iger faces tough decisions at Disney. This one will be the most difficult

Investors will look to the renowned chief executive to settle on a streaming strategy after the division posted huge losses last quarter.

Fortune

The Cashmere Prince is back: Bob Iger returns to Disney, but some say he never really left

Iger's return, particularly after Disney’s unremarkable (and sometimes controversial) trajectory under Chapek, is indeed cause for excitement.

Fortune

Returning Disney CEO Bob Iger announces plans for sweeping overhaul

LOS ANGELES — Walt Disney Co.'s returning chief executive, Bob Iger, wasted no time putting his stamp on the company, announcing plans for a major overhaul of the Burbank entertainment giant.

Los Angeles Times

In Hollywood stunner, Robert Iger returns to head Disney as Bob Chapek exits

LOS ANGELES — In a blockbuster development, Walt Disney Co.'s longtime chief Robert Iger is returning to lead the Burbank-based entertainment giant.

Los Angeles Times

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The Guardian - UK

Bob Iger: Disney’s Mr Fixit returns as it faces big challenges

Chief executive brought in Marvel, Star Wars and Fox – but he may now face job losses and cost cuts

Fortune

Why did Disney replace CEO Bob Chapek?

Chapek's tenure as CEO came with public missteps, poor earnings, and a fight over Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law.

Axios

Disney's big succession fail: The return of Bob Iger

Iger's return comes as the CEO he chose to replace him faces investors' wrath over streaming losses.

The Guardian - UK

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger reappointed to role in surprise decision

Move described as ‘probably the most significant piece of corporate upheaval since Steve Jobs went back to Apple’

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Bob Iger Returning to Disney as CEO for Two Years

Former Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Iger is returning to the media company as CEO less than a year after he retired, a surprise appointment that comes as the entertainment company struggles to turn its streaming TV services into a profitable business. Iger, who retired last year after 15…

WEKU

Disney announces ex-CEO Bob Iger will return for 2 years

The Walt Disney Company announced late Sunday that former CEO Bob Iger would return to head the company for two years in a move that surprised the entertainment industry.

The Independent UK

Disney announces ex-CEO Bob Iger to return for 2 years

The Walt Disney Company announced late Sunday that former CEO Bob Iger would return to head the company for two years in a surprise move

Fortune

Disney replaces CEO Chapek with predecessor Bob Iger effective immediately

Iger just stepped down as executive chairman 11 months ago after four decades with Disney and 15 years as CEO.

Axios

Bob Iger back as Disney CEO, Chapek steps down

His successor, Bob Chapek was given a multi-year contract extension earlier this year

Orlando Sentinel

Disney World increases price of park tickets, annual passes

Disney World on Tuesday revealed increases in theme-park ticket prices and said for the first time it will charge extra for one-day tickets based on which park a customer reserves.

Orlando Sentinel

Will Disney layoffs, hiring freeze affect Disney World?

Layoffs and a hiring freeze are coming within the Walt Disney Co. soon, according to a memo from Disney CEO Bob Chapek, but it is unclear if Walt Disney World will be affected by the cutbacks.

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