Bob Iger bid farewell to Disney Wednesday, as he handed over the reins to new CEO Josh D’Amaro.
At the Disney Annual Shareholder meeting, after a video montage showing Iger’s decades at the company, including his early career at ABC, Iger reflected on his tenure, particularly on his surprise return as CEO in 2022, as well as what he says was the “lost confidence” employees had in the company after Bob Chapek’s brief tenure as CEO. He expressed more confidence, however, in the new leadership.
“When I returned in 2022, people had lost confidence in the company they worked for. Today, everywhere I turn, I sense confidence and excitement about what lies ahead,” Iger said. “So as I step away, I do so with enormous gratitude and real optimism. I believe deeply in this company’s future, because I believe in Josh D’Amaro and the people who will help
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