LA Times on Iger

[Sarangel]

The LA Timeshas an article about Iger & makes some guesses about how well he will do as CEO of Disney.

Here are some of the analysis:

In a sense, Iger is the flip side of Eisner, who had little compunction about roiling the corporate waters and seeking the spotlight. Iger is known for being more collegial than combative, a man who hopes to create a calmer environment in a company that has been through much upheaval in recent years.

For all practical purposes, Iger, 54, already has put his mark on Disney. Soon after the board picked him in March, Eisner handed over the reins to the entertainment empire, whose theme parks, movies, television networks and consumer products generate more than $30 billion a year. So far, Iger's drawn good reviews from company insiders, investors and analysts.

For starters, Iger dismantled a strategic planning unit that many executives viewed as Eisner's right hand in micromanaging the company. He also began talks with Pixar Animation Studios chief Steve Jobs, who after clashing openly with Eisner had vowed to end Pixar's partnership with Disney.

Iger even negotiated a truce with Roy E. Disney and Stanley P. Gold, former directors who led a shareholder revolt against Eisner and filed a lawsuit challenging Iger's selection as CEO as "a sham."

Lately, it seems, everyone loves Bob.

In keeping with Hollywood's tradition of never kick 'em while they're up, public criticism of Iger is hard to come by. Even some people who had only good things to say about Iger called his office for clearance before returning a reporter's calls.

 

[AlanH]

Thanks for the link and quote from the LA Times article. It seems the jury is still out on Iger.