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Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Named to California Economic Task Force

Bob Iger, Executive Chairman for The Walt Disney Company, has been named by California Governor Gavin Newsom to an 80-person task force that is being charged with developing economic strategies to aid in the recovery caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Iger is joined on the panel by several other well known executives, including Apple CEO Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Named to California Economic Task Force

Bob Chapek Elected to The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors

The Walt Disney Company has added CEO Bob Chapek to its board of directors. In a joint statement, Susan Arnold, independent lead director of the board, and Bob Iger, Disney executive chairman, said: “Bob Chapek has demonstrated remarkable leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges that were unimaginable when he became CEO just seven weeks Bob Chapek Elected to The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors

The Walt Disney Company 1st Quarter Earnings Show Fiscal 2020 is Off to a Good Start

Tuesday afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 1st fiscal quarter of 2020 (ending December 28, 2019), showing revenue up 36% and income up 9% over last year for the quarter. Diluted earnings per share, however, decreased 37%. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger said in a written statement, “We The Walt Disney Company 1st Quarter Earnings Show Fiscal 2020 is Off to a Good Start

Disney Named One of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” for 2020 by Fortune

The Walt Disney Company has just been recognized among the “World’s Most Admired Companies” on Fortune’s annual list for 2020. Disney was featured in the February issue of the publication, as well as on Fortune.com today. Disney is ranked at number 4 overall for the second consecutive year. The company has held the top spot Disney Named One of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” for 2020 by Fortune

Disney Moves Away from Fox Brand; Studios Now 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures

In a move that insiders reportedly characterized as “rather inevitable,” The Walt Disney Company has decided to drop the “Fox” branding from its 21st Century Fox properties, 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight Pictures studios. The Walt Disney Company acquired the 21st Century Fox properties, including 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight Pictures, for $71.3 Disney Moves Away from Fox Brand; Studios Now 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures