He will be replaced by Bob Chapek, who has most recently served as chairman of Disney’s parks business. Iger, 69, will take on the role of executive chairman — and direct Disney’s creative endeavours — to ensure a smooth transition through the end of his contract on Dec 31, 2021. Bob Chapek, Disney's chairman of parks, during the opening ceremony for "Toy Story Land" at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., June 30, 2018. Bob Iger will step down as chief executive of Walt Disney after 15 years at the helm of the company, the company said on Feb. 25. He will be replaced by Bob Chapek, who was most recently chairman of Disney’s parks business.

Source: bd News24 February 25, 2020 21:45 UTC