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Ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek Blames Bob Iger For Ouster In New Memoir

Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek attributes his removal from the company to Bob Iger in a new memoir. Chapek rejects personal responsibility for his tenure and defends his decision to implement price hikes. He also claims credit for the rise of Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro. In response, Bob Iger has questioned Chapek's leadership and stated that the company overlooked Chapek's weaknesses. The exchange follows an early look at the book by The New York Times.

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  • ✓ Bob Chapek blames Bob Iger for his removal as Disney CEO in a new memoir.
  • ✓ Bob Iger responded to the memoir by stating Disney overlooked Chapek's weaknesses.
  • ✓ The New York Times received an early look at Chapek's book.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 12 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Bob Chapek released a memoir blaming Bob Iger for his ouster, prompting a response from Iger regarding Chapek's leadership weaknesses.

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  1. Bob Chapek Blames Bob Iger for Ouster in New Memoir

    Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek attributes his removal from the company to Bob Iger in a new memoir. Chapek rejects personal responsibility for his tenure and defends his decision to implement price hikes. He also claims credit for the rise of Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro. In response, Bob Iger has questioned Chapek's leadership and stated that the company overlooked Chapek's weaknesses. The exchange follows an early look at the book by The New York Times.

    Why it matters

    This dispute centers on the failed succession planning at Disney. It highlights the friction between two former leaders over the company's strategic direction and management style.

    What is confirmed

    • Bob Chapek blames Bob Iger for his removal as Disney CEO in a new memoir.
    • Bob Iger responded to the memoir by stating Disney overlooked Chapek's weaknesses.
    • The New York Times received an early look at Chapek's book.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Bob Chapek rejects all personal responsibility for his tenure.

    What to watch next

    • Official release date of the Bob Chapek memoir
    • Further direct responses from Bob Iger or Disney leadership
    • Public comments from Josh D'Amaro regarding Chapek's claims
    Sources used for this update (12)
    1. The New York Times — Disney’s Fired C.E.O. Bob Chapek Settles Scores With Bob Iger in New Book
    2. Deadline — Ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek Blames Bob Iger For Ouster In New Memoir
    3. tvnewscheck.com — Disney’s Fired CEO Returns To Settle Scores With Bob Iger
    4. WDWMagic — New York Times Gets Early Look at Bob Chapek's New Book, and It Doesn't Hold Back on Bob Iger
    5. WDW News Today — Bob Chapek Rejects All Personal Responsibility, Stands By Price Hikes, and Blames Iger in New Memoir
    6. blogmickey.com — Bob Chapek Takes Credit for Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro’s Ascension
    7. WDW News Today — Bob Chapek Takes Credit for Josh D’Amaro’s Rise to Disney CEO Despite D’Amaro Nearly Quitting Under His Leadership
    8. Vulture — The Girls (Disney CEOs Named Bob) Are Fighting
    9. insidethemagic.net — Without Ever Saying His Name, Bob Iger Claps Back at Former CEO Bob Chapek, Saying His Overlooked His ‘Weaknesses’
    10. thatparkplace.com — Bob Iger Appears to Respond to Bob Chapek Allegations From Explosive Disney Memoir
    11. dapsmagic.com — Bob Chapek Plays Blame Game in Excerpts From New Book
    12. www.yahoo.com — Former Disney CEOs Bob Chapek and Bob Iger are going after each other again
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