 "Walt Disney says Bob Iger returning as CEO amid rough global conditions")
The Walt Disney Company has announced that Robert A. Iger (Bob Iger) is returning to head the company, as Bob Chapek has stepped down as CEO amid the company's plans to reduce workforce to navigate the rough global conditions.
Iger, who left the company last year, after spending more than four decades at the company, including 15 years as its CEO, has agreed to serve as Disney's CEO for two years.
He will work closely with the Board in developing a successor to lead the company at the completion of his term, Disney said in a statement late on Sunday.
"We thank Chapek for his service to Disney over his long career, including navigating the company through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic," said Susan Arnold, Chairman of the Board.
"The Board has concluded that as Disney embarks on an increasingly complex period of industry transformation, Bob Iger is uniquely situated to lead the company through this pivotal period," she added.
The change at the top comes as facing slow revenue growth, Disney has reportedly planned to reduce its workforce and freeze hiring.