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When he was last CEO of Disney, one of Bob Iger’s favorite pastimes was sitting in a reconstruction of Walt Disney’s office.
“It sounds a little weird,” Iger told The Times’ Andrew Ross Sorkin at the DealBook Summit, “but it’s a nice way to relax and appreciate the company’s legacy.”
After a three-year absence, Iger came out of retirement to return as CEO of Disney. His ambitious plans, combined with strong revenues for Disney theme parks and experiences, have given investors hope that a turnaround is imminent. But the company still faces significant headwinds, including slowing subscriptions to its Disney+ streaming network and a battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. What’s Iger’s next move? And what would Walt think of the company now?
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