A report from Business Insider claims that former Disney CEO Bob Iger has called the appointment of Bob Chapek to CEO his worst business decision. Iger, who wanted to go out on top, was forced into a muddy transition due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The report details a shakey transition between Iger and Chapek as Iger decided to stay more involved with helping Chapek navigate the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before Iger stepped down, the Board of Directors reportedly noticed that he was having difficulties in choosing a successor. Iger reportedly lined up Jay Rasulo and Tom Staggs as successors, but both left the company before Iger ultimately stepped down.
Iger reportedly pushed for Chapek to be named CEO as he stepped into a role that would allow him to focus more on content. The Board reportedly wanted Iger to name Chapek as COO until he was ready to fully leave the company, but Iger insisted.
Following the February announcement and the ramping up of the pandemic domestically, Iger reportedly began to have regrets about his decision. Since then, Iger has watched Chapek stumble with relationships with talent and completely mess up a response to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill – the latter of which Iger spoke out publically on.
Iger reportedly called Chapek a “novice” in his handling of those situations and said that Chapek was arrogant and uninterested in other people’s opinions.
Despite his regrets, Iger is still rooting for Disney as he enjoys his retirement. Iger is also reportedly working on another book discussing leadership in times of crisis.
To read more, visit the Business Insider article: https://www.businessinsider.com/former-disney-ceo-iger-battled-board-unhappy-chapek-succession-2022-7
As always, keep checking back with us here at BlogMickey.com as we continue to bring you the latest news, photos, and info from around the Disney Parks!
The post Report: Bob Iger Calls Naming Bob Chapek as CEO One of His Worst Business Decisions appeared first on BlogMickey.com – Disney World News, Photos, and Info.
Hozzászólások