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Bob Iger led four major acquisitions during his time as Disney CEO: Pixar in 2006 for $7.4 billion, Marvel Entertainment in 2009 for $4 billion, Lucasfilm in 2012 for $4.06 billion, and the entertainment assets of 21st Century Fox in 2019 for $71.3 billion.
Iger was announced as Disney's next CEO on the 13th of March 2005, succeeding Michael Eisner. Eisner formally resigned on the 30th of September 2005, completing the transition.
Disney's board dismissed Iger's appointed successor, Bob Chapek, and reinstated Iger as CEO on the 20th of November 2022. Iger initially agreed to serve for two years while the company searched for a new permanent successor.
During Iger's initial 15-year tenure as CEO, Disney's market capitalization grew from $56 billion to $231 billion.
Iger grew up in Oceanside, New York, where he graduated from Oceanside High School in 1969. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Television and Radio from Ithaca College in 1973, graduating magna cum laude.
Iger faced criticism over reported knowledge of Pixar chief John Lasseter's inappropriate behavior toward women, a $16 million settlement with Donald Trump over an ABC News lawsuit in December 2024, and the temporary suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! in September 2025 under pressure from the Trump administration. His 2023 comments calling Hollywood union strikes "not realistic" also drew widespread criticism.