Robert Allen Iger is an American businessman who served as the chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company between 2005 and 2020, as well as the chairman of the Board and executive chairman. He previously served as the president of ABC Television between 1994 and 1995 and the president and chief operating officer of Capital Cities/ABC from 1995 until its acquisition by Disney in 1996. Iger was named president and COO of Disney in 2000 and succeeded Michael Eisner as CEO in 2005.
During his 15-year stewardship of the company, Iger broadened Disney's roster of intellectual properties, expanded its presence in international markets, and oversaw an increase of the company's market capitalization from $48 billion to $257 billion. He led the acquisitions of Pixar in 2006 for $7.4 billion, Marvel Entertainment in 2009 for $4 billion, Lucasfilm in 2012 for $4.06 billion, and the entertainment assets of 21st Century Fox in 2019 for $71.3 billion. Iger also expanded the company's theme park resorts in East Asia, with the introduction of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Shanghai Disney Resort in 2005 and 2016, respectively. Additionally, he was also the driving force behind the reinvigoration of Walt Disney Animation Studios, the branded-release strategy of its film studio's output, and the company's increased investment on its direct-to-consumer businesses, including Disney+ and Hulu.On February 25, 2020, Bob Chapek was named his successor as Disney CEO. Iger continued to serve as executive and board chairman until he was replaced by Susan Arnold on December 31, 2021.
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Some of their strengths
Robert Iger has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Passionate, Intelligent, Energetic, Generous, Charming, Determined, and Patient.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Robert Iger is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.
Charming and Sophisticated
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Robert Iger well know them as someone who can be classy, glamorous, and worldly, like jewelry.
Productive and Perseverent
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Robert Iger as someone who is productive, persevering, deliberate, and direct.
A person who is creative, has good luck with work and money, good listening skills, good relationships with people at work, is a good teacher or counselor, and who is good at organizing groups, teams, or causes.
Charismatic and Instinctual
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Robert Iger is someone who handles stress better than most people, and who tends to have a powerful charisma and convictions.
They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Robert Iger tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Robert Iger's challenges
While Robert Iger has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Robert Iger can be Rebellious, Hypocritical, Emotional, Emotionally Distant, Short-tempered, Impulsive, and Self-centered.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Robert Iger's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Possessive and Stubborn
Robert Iger is someone who can be possessive, jealous, inflexible, and stubborn, can have a habit of being a frivolous spender, and who can feel insecure or cynical in romantic relationships and have difficulty forming productive personal and professional partnerships.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Robert Iger also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
