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Bob Iger Announces $650 Million Plans To Develop New Hudson Square Headquarters

Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, recently announced plans to develop a 5-building parcel at 4 Hudson Square into Disney’s new headquarters in New York. The company purchased the site from Trinity Church Real Estate at a $650 million price tag. The parcel, which allows for one large building, is zoned for 800,000 … Bob Iger Announces $650 Million Plans To Develop New Hudson Square Headquarters

Bob Iger Speaks on His Career, Brand Innovation, and Disney’s Skepticism Making ‘Black Panther’

Walt Disney Company chairman and CEO Bob Iger recently took the stage with Goldman Sachs president and co-CEO David Solomon for one of the investment banking firm’s Talks with GS segments, where the two corporate heads discussed Iger’s background, attitude towards the evolution of the Disney brand, and experiences getting the blockbuster film Black Panther made. The … Bob Iger Speaks on His Career, Brand Innovation, and Disney’s Skepticism Making ‘Black Panther’

Iger’s Reorganization Pushes Out International Chairman Andy Bird

Last week, Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that he would be restructuring the company’s segments stating, “we are strategically positioning our businesses for the future, creating a more effective, global framework.” The restructuring leaves current International Chairman, Andy Bird, out of the picture. Bird helped Disney expand into India, China, and Russia during his 14 … Iger’s Reorganization Pushes Out International Chairman Andy Bird

Disney Investors Explain Symbolic Vote Against Iger’s Compensation Package

At The Walt Disney Company shareholders meeting on March 8th, investors voted 52% to 48% against compensation packages for Disney CEO Bob Iger and other executives. The resolution was non-binding, but shareholders hoped it sent a signal to the Board that Iger’s pay may need to be “tweaked.” Recently, Reuters spoke with several asset management … Disney Investors Explain Symbolic Vote Against Iger’s Compensation Package

Disney Shareholders Vote on Executive Pay While Disneyland Workers Demonstrate Outside

This morning, Walt Disney Company shareholders held their annual meeting at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston, Texas. Bob Iger, CEO and chairman told investors, “Disney’s creative and financial success reflects the dedication of our cast members around the world, the strength of our stellar management team, and the support of a … Disney Shareholders Vote on Executive Pay While Disneyland Workers Demonstrate Outside

Tiered Pricing Coming Soon for Multi-Day Tickets According to Disney CEO

At the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, the Walt Disney Company’s CEO Bob Iger stated that he expects Disney theme parks to introduce multi-day peak tickets by the end of the year. According to Disney, tiered pricing helps even out the crowds by deterring guests from visiting during the busiest times of the … Tiered Pricing Coming Soon for Multi-Day Tickets According to Disney CEO