Bob Iger Criticizes Successor Bob Chapek's Leadership, Denies Undermining Him
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Dade Hayes
Summary
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger criticizes his successor Bob Chapek for making too many "drastic changes" and introducing excessive bureaucracy after taking over in 2020. Iger claims the perception that he undermined Chapek is a "misperception." Chapek was ousted in November 2022, leading to Iger's return as CEO. Iger has since passed the role to Josh D'Amaro in February and formally exited the company. The article examines Disney's troubled succession track record.
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DeadlineBob Iger Criticizes Successor Bob Chapek's Leadership, Denies Undermining Himdeadline.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledThere was no urgent need to make drastic changes.
And yet he did, and he brought in bureaucracy and he brought in layers of management.
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