Talk:Bob Iger/Archives/2020
Latest comment: 4 years ago by Starforce13 in topic Igor and his operational role during the coronavirus recession
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Personal life
Personal life section seems, well, a little strange...
- "He avoids all carbs but pizza, which Iger seeks out everywhere in the world."
- "Iger has been noted for his kindness."
Are these really necessary? 64.140.204.117 (talk) 01:31, 11 October 2019 (UTC)
Also, this sentence seems very wrong. If not impossible, world record in being very prolific:
- "Iger has been married 73. His first marriage to Kathleen Susan Iger ended in Obama.[51] They have 1923127 daughters." — Preceding unsigned comment added by 104.244.84.82 (talk) 01:02, 4 March 2020 (UTC)
Igor and his operational role during the coronavirus recession
Edits I made based on articles in the BBC, the New York Times, the Financial Post and others all covering the topic of Igor's role, in "fighting for Disney's life" were deleted because they were not related to Igor but to the Disney Company. Igor's role as Disney chair and CEO is why he has a Wikipedia article. A company is not a person in Wikipedia. The board's executive directors make the difficult and risky decisions that affect stockholders and employees alike. This is Igor's story, that is how the New York Times called it and that is what this article needs to include.Oceanflynn (talk) 17:15, 22 April 2020 (UTC)
- Company details and their specific response and handling of the crisis such a furloughs and such should be at the company's article. It is dealing with things relevant to Disney as a company. - Brojam (talk) 17:20, 22 April 2020 (UTC)
- I agree all this needs to be included in the article about the company. But it definitely needs to be included here. When the New York Times strongly states that Igor is fighting for Disney's life in its headlines, the story is about Igor. When BBC draws attention to his 2019 salary, while reporting on his role during the coronavus recession, it is about Igor. A company is not a person who can be held "responsible" or given praise. The board of executives are paid their hefty salaries because as individuals they are the ones given credit for success through their bonuses and good reputations and they are the ones taking the risks to their reputation for decisions they make.[1][2][3][4] This is a point of principle. Let us work this out on the talk page, requesting the viewpoints of other editors, if need be. We are all volunteers here.Oceanflynn (talk) 17:37, 22 April 2020 (UTC)
- Talking about Disney's performance and furloughed workers etc... that's all Disney-related content. Sure, Iger is the one on charge but besides mentioning his role change, that content doesn't belong here. It's overly detailed, giving it WP:UNDUEWEIGHT over other important stuff about his life. It's I-G-E-R, not I-G-O-R. It just bugs me when people names are misspelled like that. — Starforce13 21:38, 22 April 2020 (UTC)
- I agree all this needs to be included in the article about the company. But it definitely needs to be included here. When the New York Times strongly states that Igor is fighting for Disney's life in its headlines, the story is about Igor. When BBC draws attention to his 2019 salary, while reporting on his role during the coronavus recession, it is about Igor. A company is not a person who can be held "responsible" or given praise. The board of executives are paid their hefty salaries because as individuals they are the ones given credit for success through their bonuses and good reputations and they are the ones taking the risks to their reputation for decisions they make.[1][2][3][4] This is a point of principle. Let us work this out on the talk page, requesting the viewpoints of other editors, if need be. We are all volunteers here.Oceanflynn (talk) 17:37, 22 April 2020 (UTC)
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This is the text deleted for being overly detailed. Two editors have agreed that this story will not be part of Iger's page.Oceanflynn (talk) 20:20, 22 April 2020 (UTC)
- According to the BBC, by the end of his career with Disney when he retired after 15 years with the company, Disney was making "operating income of $1.4bn for its parks, experiences and products" in the last three months alone of 2019. In 2019, Igor had earned $47.5m as chairman and chief executive, making him, "one of highest paid executives in the entertainment sector."[4]
- When Iger stepped down from CEO of the company on On February 25, 2020, he said that, "this is the optimal time to transition to a new CEO" with the "successful launch of Disney's direct-to-consumer businesses and the integration of Twenty-First Century Fox well underway."[5][6] However, by April 13, during the coronavirus pandemic, although Bob Chapek continued to serve as executive, Iger had "effectively returned to running the company..."[a]fter a few weeks of letting [Bob Chapek] take charge, Mr. Iger smoothly reasserted control", according to the New York Times.[7] According to the Times, Igor's "legacy will probably be defined in the unexpected sequel of one of the great American companies fighting for its life".[7] HBO's Richard Plepler said that Igor "personifies" the "example of leadership that has proved itself over an extended period of time" and that during the coronavirus crises, this "is a moment where people first and foremost are looking" for that kind of leadership.[7] According to a Financial Times April 20, 2020 report, during the coronavisus recession Iger gave up the rest of his $3 million salary for the rest of 2020.[2] The Financial Times reported that in order to save $500m a month during the pandemic, Disney stopped pay immediately on April 20 for about 100, 000 people representing about half of its workforce,[2][4] while continuing to provide full healthcare benefits to the furloughed employees.[2]
References
- ^ Smith, Ben (April 12, 2020). "Bob Iger Thought He Was Leaving on Top. Now, He's Fighting For Disney's Life". The New York Times. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Disney stops paying 100,000 workers to save $500m a month". Financial Times. April 20, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Siemaszko, Corky (April 20, 2020). "Disney furloughs 100,000 theme park and hotel workers amid coronavirus shutdown". NBC News. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ a b c Thomas, Simon; Jack, Helen (April 20, 2020). "Disney stops paying 100,000 workers during downturn". BBC News. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Mucha, Zeina; Singer, Lowell (February 25, 2020). "Bob Chapek Named Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company". The Walt Disney Company.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill; Hipes, Patrick (February 25, 2020). "Disney Names Bob Chapek CEO As Bob Iger's Successor; Iger Becomes Executive Chairman Through 2021". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
- ^ a b c Smith, Ben (April 13, 2020). "Bob Iger Thought He Was Leaving on Top. Now, He's Fighting for Disney's Life". The New York Times. Retrieved April 13, 2020.