DIS - Bob Iger's Success At Disney: New Document Reveals CEO's Biggest Wins According To The Man Himself | Benzinga
Many companies hold reviews, including self-evaluations, to check the performance of employees and management. A recent legal battle reveals the self-evaluation of Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger, who led the company for 15 years before stepping down in 2020.
Here's what Iger, who rejoined the company as CEO in November 2022, had to say about himself in 2019.
What Happened: A court case against Disney over equal pay for women has revealed the self-evaluation Iger completed to share his accomplishments in 2019.
Iger evaluated himself to gain board approval for a bonus payout and 2020 base salary.
Among the highlights listed in the document, shared by The Hollywood Reporter, are:
- Disney's share price went from $116.94 to $148.72 from the start of 2019 to November 2019.
- The record-breaking box-office performance of "Avengers: Endgame,” “The Lion King” and "Toy Story 4."
- The acquisition of 21st Century Fox
- Taking operating control of Hulu
- Increasing original content for the Disney+ streaming platform
- The launch of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at theme parks
Iger's evaluation came around the time Disney+ was launched and shares were trading near all-time highs.
"We successfully executed a highly-anticipated ...