Ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek says he raised concerns with the board 'weekly' during Iger power battle
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek alleges in a new memoir and CNBC interview that he alerted the company board weekly that Bob Iger was undermining him. Chapek describes a power struggle that culminated in his late 2022 ouster, less than three years into his tenure, after which Iger replaced him. In the memoir, Chapek claims Iger sabotaged his leadership and complained that a 45 million dollar annual salary was insufficient. Chapek also uses the book to defend park price increases and the return of the character Jafar.
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- ✓ Bob Chapek was removed as Disney CEO in late 2022 and replaced by Bob Iger.
- ✓ Chapek stated he raised concerns with the Disney board weekly regarding Bob Iger undermining him.
- ✓ Chapek held the CEO position for less than three years before his ouster.
- ✓ Chapek detailed his power struggle with Iger in a new memoir and a CNBC interview.
What changed
Bob Chapek released a memoir and gave an interview detailing his weekly warnings to the board about Bob Iger.
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Bob Chapek claims he warned Disney board weekly about Bob Iger undermining him
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek alleges in a new memoir and CNBC interview that he alerted the company board weekly that Bob Iger was undermining him. Chapek describes a power struggle that culminated in his late 2022 ouster, less than three years into his tenure, after which Iger replaced him. In the memoir, Chapek claims Iger sabotaged his leadership and complained that a 45 million dollar annual salary was insufficient. Chapek also uses the book to defend park price increases and the return of the character Jafar.
Why it matters
Bob Chapek succeeded Bob Iger as CEO before Iger returned to the role in late 2022. This dispute highlights the internal instability and leadership friction at Disney during a period of significant corporate transition. The memoir serves as Chapek's primary effort to provide his version of events regarding his removal.
What is confirmed
- Bob Chapek was removed as Disney CEO in late 2022 and replaced by Bob Iger.
- Chapek stated he raised concerns with the Disney board weekly regarding Bob Iger undermining him.
- Chapek held the CEO position for less than three years before his ouster.
- Chapek detailed his power struggle with Iger in a new memoir and a CNBC interview.
Still unconfirmed
- Chapek wrote his memoir to get the truth out about being blindsided and undermined by Iger.
What to watch next
- Disney's official response to the memoir's specific allegations
- Bob Iger's public rebuttal of the claims regarding his salary and conduct
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- www.dailymail.com — Former Disney CEO Bob Iger moaned that his $45m-a-year pay was NOT enough, claims sworn enemy who he ousted from top job
- www.cnbc.com — Bob Chapek on Disney Bob Iger power battle: Raised concerns ...
- CNBC — Ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek says he raised concerns with the board 'weekly' during Iger power battle
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- www.briefs.co — Chapek Says He Took Weekly Iger Concerns to Disney's Board
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