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Disney's Bob Iger: I want to spend more time on creative

6 years 7 months ago
Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger and Bob Chapek, who will replace him as CEO, discuss Iger's decision to focus on creative and give over the operation of the day-to-day business to Chapek. With CNBC's Julia Boorstin and Brian Sullivan, Chantico Global CEO Gina Sanchez, and the Fast Money traders, Tim Seymour, Dan Nathan and Guy Adami.

From summer janitor to CEO of Disney: What fueled Bob Iger's rise to the top

6 years 7 months ago
Despite making $66 million a year as the CEO of Disney, Bob Iger's rise to the top wasn't exactly easy. The Long Island native had to work many odd jobs starting at the age of 13 to help support himself. As a teenager, he worked as a summer janitor at his school district, removing gum from thousands of desks. In his book, "The Ride of Lifetime," Iger credits his dad for motivating him at an early age to work hard and stay productive.
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