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Bob Iger, in a Financial Times profile, says Disney and Apple discussed a merger that he believed could have been transformational, but the talks went nowhere because Apple showed little interest; he even notes the idea might have aligned more if Steve Jobs were still at Apple.
Bob Iger revealed in a Financial Times interview that Disney pursued the James Bond franchise but never sealed the deal, came close to buying Twitter hours before its sale closed (Elon Musk would later take it as X), and held internal talks with Apple about a merger that never materialized.
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger reveals in a Financial Times profile that Disney discussed a potential Apple deal but Apple showed little interest, and he notes that Jobs-era friendship and possible mergers were discussed; he also recounts Disney’s near pursuit of the James Bond franchise, a near-BuzzFeed acquisition, and the Twitter deal he backed away from to avoid a distraction to Disney’s core business, plus reflections on Bob Chapek’s leadership and other internal debates, including the decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel over a joke.
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro, Disney board member Bob Iger, ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver were spotted at Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio, where the Knicks beat the Spurs 105-95; ABC commentators joked it was a 'murderers' row' of executives.
Disney is reportedly cutting up to 1,000 positions—primarily in marketing—as Josh D’Amaro takes the CEO reins, a move following Bob Iger’s return; the layoffs come from a workforce of about 231,000 and reflect broader industry cost-cutting.
Disney plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the coming months as the first layoffs under new CEO Josh D’Amaro, largely tied to consolidating marketing across film, TV and streaming. The company’s global headcount is about 230,000, many of whom are part‑time theme park workers. The move follows extensive reductions (roughly 8,000 roles) under Bob Iger between 2023 and 2025, and comes as Disney continues cost‑cutting and restructuring; Disney declined to comment on the report.
Disney completed a notably smooth CEO transition: Bob Iger stepped down after two tenures and over 50 years with the company, Josh D’Amaro was named the eighth CEO, and most top executives stayed in place, with an open, outsider-led search led by James Gorman guiding the process.
New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro addresses the high ticket prices at Disney Parks in today’s daily recap, noting discussions around Disability Access Service with no promises to change, and marking the leadership transition after Bob Iger’s resignation.
Disney is transitioning to a new leadership era as Josh D’Amaro succeeds Bob Iger, capping Iger’s two-decade tenure with marquee deals (Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Fox) and global expansion; Iger’s farewell remarks at the shareholder meeting set the stage for D’Amaro and Walden to steer a refreshed strategy—strong creative, profitable streaming, ESPN’s digital future, and enhanced experiences—while Iger pursues an advisory/investor role rather than an operator position.
Disney’s handoff from Bob Iger to Josh D’Amaro unfolds as a remarkably drama-free, transparent transition, with key executives like Dana Walden staying in place and a stable new org chart signaling a steady path forward for the company.
Bob Iger steps down as Disney’s CEO after nearly two decades, handing the reins to Josh D’Amaro who pledges to keep Disney+ central to growth and pursue a unified, 'One Disney' strategy across media, sports, parks, and streaming; Iger will remain as a senior adviser through 2026.
Bob Iger officially hands the Disney CEO baton to Josh D’Amaro, ending his return tenure; he will remain a special adviser through the end of 2026 while the successor leads, and Iger maps his post-Disney plans—sailing his yacht Aquarius and owning Angel City FC—amid ongoing speculation about his future advisory or investment roles in tech and entertainment.
Bob Iger steps down as Disney's CEO, with Josh D’Amaro taking over after a February 2 board vote and a March 18 handoff. Iger will stay on as Senior Advisor until December 31, 2026. D’Amaro, formerly head of Disney Experiences, is tasked with uniting creativity and technology across Disney’s brands, and the company announces additional leadership changes, including Dana Walden becoming President & Chief Creative Officer.
Bob Iger’s two-term leadership at Disney is depicted as deeply transformative: he orchestrated major acquisitions (Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Fox) and steered the shift to streaming, delivering long-term value while facing critiques over succession decisions and missteps like Maker Studios and the Fox deal. His 2022 return stabilized Disney, improved profitability, and left the company well‑positioned for Josh D’Amaro’s tenure, with Iger pursuing non‑Disney interests and board roles rather than full retirement.
Outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger and incoming CEO-to-be Josh D’Amaro were photographed at Disneyland as Iger announced D’Amaro’s forthcoming appointment; D’Amaro will become CEO at the March 18, 2026 annual meeting, with a director appointment following, while Dana Walden was named President & Chief Creative Officer. D’Amaro has led Disney Experiences and overseen the company’s parks, resorts, and cruise operations among other units during a long tenure.