Iger returns as Disney CEO after firing successor Chapek following troubled tenure

Bob Iger stepped down as Disney CEO in 2020, appointing Bob Chapek as his successor while remaining as executive chairman.
Chapek's tenure was marred by clashes with Iger, criticism over his decisions, and mishandling of various issues.
Iger regretted choosing Chapek, who described his time as CEO as "hell" and worried about Iger wanting his job back.
Chapek introduced unpopular changes at Disney parks and fumbled PR crises like Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Iger fired Chapek in late 2022 and returned as CEO amid challenges in Disney's business model and executive dysfunction.