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How Disney Chose Bob Iger's Successor Twice
In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine the two CEO succession processes at The Walt Disney Company — first when Bob Iger stepped down in 2020 handing the reins to Bob Chapek, and then when he returned in 2022 and ultimately chose Bob Iger's successor, Bob Iger, again. They break down the strategic rationale behind each decision, the cultural missteps that emerged, and what corporate boards can learn from Disney's very public trial-and-error approach to leadership transition. Specific details include the timing of the 2020 announcement, the pandemic's role in derailing…
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