Bob Iger on M&A strategy
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“I got cold feet for the right reasons. I thought we'd be taking on responsibilities that we shouldn't take on. It was too complex in terms of Twitter's place in the world and everything that Twitter is used for, and it just didn't feel Disney to me.”
On , Bob Iger, Strategic Advisor at Independent, spoke about M&A strategy during Bob Iger on walking away from Twitter: It just didn't feel 'Disney' to me on CNBC Television.
About Bob Iger
On March 27, 2026, "Good Morning America" honored Bob Iger, the former CEO and chairman of The Walt Disney Company, as a recipient of the Disney Legend Award. The segment noted that Iger's nearly two decades at the helm of Disney were concluding, with CEO Josh D'Amaro succeeding him. Iger was quoted thanking the company, saying, "Thank you for the trust you placed in me, for the memories we created together, and for allowing me the honor of serving. It has meant more to me than I can say." The program highlighted Iger's career, which began at ABC News over five decades ago, and his role in expanding Disney's global presence, including a new destination in Abu Dhabi. Iger described his emotional connection to Disney parks, stating, "I get the chills when I see guests walking down Main Street... I literally feel it inside me." He also expressed his love for his work, saying, "I love what I do. I love the people I work with. I love the ride of the lifetime that I've had." The Disney Legends Awards ceremony is scheduled for August 14-16, 2026, at D23 in Anaheim.