Disney CEO Bob Iger Sends Farewell Message Out To D23 Members

The Walt Disney Company will soon be changing leadership with current CEO Bob Iger stepping down as CEO on March 18.  After the annual meeting, Josh D’Amaro will take his place as the new CEO of the company.

Ahead of this change, Bob Iger sent out a message to members of Disney’s D23 fan club.

Here is what he said,

“Dear D23 Member,

When I returned to Disney a few years ago, I did so with a deep sense of responsibility to the company, our Cast Members, and the generations of fans who have loved Disney for more than a century. Over two decades as CEO, my focus has always been on protecting what makes Disney special, while helping the company evolve for a changing world.

As I prepare to step down as CEO next month, I wanted to speak directly to the D23 community, the fans who carry Disney’s stories forward, pass them between generations, and remind us every day why this company exists in the first place.

During my time in this role, we’ve expanded Disney’s reach and ambition in meaningful ways, from welcoming new creative voices and franchises into the company, to growing our experiences around the world, to investing in the future of storytelling across film, television, parks, and technology. None of this happened because of any one person. It is the result of talented teams, bold creativity, and a shared belief in what Disney can be at its best.

As I think about what comes next for Disney, I do so with confidence in the leadership ahead. Josh D’Amaro, who many of you know, embodies the spirit of Disney. He has deep respect for our legacy, genuine love for our fans, and an abundance of optimism about the future. He understands that honoring what came before and building what comes next are not competing ideas, but inseparable ones. I know the company will be in thoughtful, capable hands.

Thank you for your passion, your loyalty, and for holding us to the standard that makes Disney so special. It’s the same standard Walt set a century ago, and one that will continue to guide the company long after my time in this role. I’ll always be grateful to have been part of this remarkable story – the Disney family will always be part of me.

Gratefully,

Bob Iger”

Hopefully, with Josh D’Amaro at the helm, Disney can turn its stock prices around. Maybe they can find better ways to handle DAS pass approval and pricing.

If Disney taught me anything, it’s that there is always hope.