The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced today that it has extended Bob Iger’s contract as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to July 2, 2019.
Bob Iger said, “Leading this great company is a tremendous privilege, and I am honored to have been asked to continue serving as CEO through July 2, 2019.
He continued: “Mr. Iger has led The Walt Disney Company to unprecedented success during his 11 years as CEO, driving Disney to new creative heights, expanding the Company’s global reach, fostering technological innovation, and delivering year-after-year of record financial results.