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Disney said in a statement that Bob Chapek, who succeeded Iger in 2020, had stepped down from the position.

CHapek faced blowback earlier this year for not using the company’s vast influence in Florida to help quash a Republican bill that would prevent teachers from instructing early grades on LGBTQ issues.

Bob Chapek, who succeeded Iger in 2020, has stepped down from the position following several controversies.

Disney has announced that Bob Chapek will step down as CEO, with Bob Iger returning to lead the company for a two year period. The Disney board of directors made the surprise announcement on Sunday. Susan Arnold, chairman of the board, said: “The board has concluded that as Disney embarks on an incr

Disney announces ex-CEO Bob Iger will return for 2 years

The Walt Disney Company has tapped its former CEO Bob Iger to return to head the company for two years, firing his successor Bob Chapek in a move that stunned the entertainment industry.

Bob Iger previously steered Disney through its absorption of Lucasfilm, Pixar, Marvel and Foxs entertainment businesses and launch of Disney Plus.

Disney said Bob Chapek, who succeeded Iger in 2020, had stepped down from the position.

In a stunning shakeup, Bob Iger is back as Disney CEO less than a year after he retired. Here's a look at how he got here and how he spends his money.

“Bob [Chapek] is the right leader at the right time for The Walt Disney Company, and the Board has full confidence in him and his leadership team.” That’s what Susan Arnold, chairman of the board, said in June when Chapek was unanimously elected to a three-year term as the Disney CEO.