Iger was recognized as an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for his services to the UK / US relations. From 2011-2019 he was a member of the Apple board of directors. He served as chairman of the capital campaign for the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Iger became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies, which recognizes some of the world’s most accomplished scholars, scientists, writers, artists and civic, corporate, and philanthropic leaders. He currently serves on the boards of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and Bloomberg Philanthropies. Iger was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in January 2020, and the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame in 2015. Additionally, he was TIME’s Businessperson of the Year (2019) one of Forbes magazine's “World’s Most Powerful People” (2018) one of the “Top Gun CEOs” by Forbes magazine (2009) one of Fortune magazine’s “25 Most Powerful People in Business” (2006, 2007) one of the “Best CEOs” by Institutional Investor magazine (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) MarketWatch's “CEO of the Year” (2006) and “CEO of the Year” by Chief Executive magazine (2014). Iger was featured on the cover of TIME as part of its annual 100 Most Influential People issue. Iger’s years with ABC, he obtained hands-on experience in every aspect of the television business-including news, sports, and entertainment-as well as in program acquisition, rights negotiations, and business affairs. Iger oversaw the broadcast television network and station group, cable television properties, and radio and publishing businesses, and also guided the complex merger between Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. Iger expanded and coordinated Disney’s presence outside of the United States, establishing the blueprint for the company’s international growth today. He officially joined the Disney senior management team in 1996 as Chairman of the Disney-owned ABC Group, and in 1999, was given the additional responsibility of President, Walt Disney International. Iger served as Disney’s President and Chief Operating Officer. In February 2020, he assumed the role of Executive Chairman and directed the company’s creative endeavors until retiring in December 2021. Iger was first appointed Chief Executive Officer of Disney in October 2005 and was elected Chairman in 2012. Iger’s tenure, The Walt Disney Company has been recognized as one of the “Most Reputable Companies” in both America and the world by Forbes magazine (2006–2019) one of the “Best Employers” in both America and the world by Forbes magazine (20, respectively) one of the “World's Most Admired Companies” by Fortune magazine (2009–2021) and one of the “World's Most Respected Companies” by Barron’s (2009–2017). Iger made Disney an industry leader through its creative content offerings across multiple new platforms, including the highly successful launch of the Disney+ streaming service in November 2019.ĭisney’s exceptional entertainment experiences, widely diverse content, and Iger’s unique skill in managing businesses in an integrated manner led to strong results. Always one to embrace new technology, Mr. Iger has built on Disney’s rich history of unforgettable storytelling with the acquisitions of Pixar (2006), Marvel (2009), Lucasfilm (2012), and 21st Century Fox (2019) the landmark opening of Disney’s first theme park and resort in mainland China, Shanghai Disney Resort and the release of a number of record-setting films, including Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame, Disney’s Frozen and Frozen 2, and Marvel’s groundbreaking Black Panther. Widely recognized as one of the world’s most consequential business leaders, Mr. His strategic vision focuses on three fundamental pillars: generating the best creative content possible fostering innovation and utilizing the latest technology and expanding into new markets across the globe. Iger has served as steward of the world’s most respected and beloved brands.

During his more than 15 years at the helm of Disney, Mr. Iger has led a significant, enterprise-wide transformation to restore creativity to the center of the company and position Disney’s streaming business for sustained growth and profitability.

Iger is Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, having returned to the company in November of 2022 after serving as CEO and Chairman from 2005 to 2020, and then as Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board through 2021.

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