Robert A. Iger

Chief Executive Officer at Walt Disney

Board

Since November 20, 2022

Age

73 years

Education

Graduated from Ithaca College.

Tenure

Joined DIS in 1996 and held various leadership roles including President and COO at ABC, Chairman, and CEO at The Walt Disney Company, with significant promotions over nearly three decades.

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About

Robert A. Iger has built a reputation as a transformative leader in the entertainment industry, recognized for his decisive role in reshaping the landscape of The Walt Disney Company. His career is marked by a series of strategic moves and bold decisions that positioned the company for long-term growth and innovation.

Over the years, he has led major corporate initiatives, from expanding Disney’s international footprint to driving the revolutionary launch of Disney+, which transformed the company’s direct-to-consumer strategy. His tenure saw landmark acquisitions that not only diversified Disney’s portfolio but also solidified its position as a global powerhouse in storytelling and theme park entertainment.

Beyond his executive roles at Disney, his influence extends to the broader corporate world, having served on the board of a leading technology company. His work in corporate governance, risk management, and his thought leadership in media have made him a respected figure among industry peers.

His leadership style, characterized by vision, collaboration, and a keen focus on innovation, continues to drive strategic transformation at Disney, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of the entertainment and media sectors.

$DIS Performance Under Robert A. Iger

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
The Walt Disney Company	Chairman of the Board and Executive Chairman	2020 – 2021	Former leadership role
The Walt Disney Company	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer	2012 – 2020	Former leadership role
The Walt Disney Company	President and Chief Executive Officer	2005 – 2012	Former leadership role
The Walt Disney Company	President and Chief Operating Officer	2000 – 2005	Former leadership role
The Walt Disney Company	Chairman, ABC Group; President, Walt Disney International	1999 – 2000	Held during transition post-acquisition
ABC, Inc.	President and Chief Operating Officer	1994 – 1999	Pre-DIS career role

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	$1,000,000	Annual	Fixed base salary
Retirement Contributions	$90,675	Annual	Disney Retirement Savings Plan: $30,375 and Key Employee Retirement Savings Plan: $60,300
Perquisites and Personal Benefits	$2,010,744	Annual	Includes Personal Air Travel: $523,685, Security: $1,436,003, Other Benefits: $51,056

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PBUs)

Metric	Threshold / Minimum	Target	Maximum	Details
Relative TSR (vs. S&P 500)	25th percentile	55th percentile	75th percentile	Payout: 0% if below 25th; 50% at threshold; 100% at target; 200% at maximum
ROIC	4.0%	6.5%	7.8%	Actual performance at 7.0% yielded a 137.72% payout in fiscal 2024
Vesting Schedule	N/A	N/A	N/A	Cliff vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date (December 15, 2026) over a 3-year performance period
Weight in Equity Award	N/A	N/A	N/A	Constitutes 60% of the annual equity award
Grant Date	N/A	December 15, 2023	N/A	Provides the start date for the 3-year evaluation period
Fair Value Considerations	N/A	N/A	N/A	Combined with stock options, overall fair values include figures of $12,000,027 (options) and $18,000,040 (PBUs/RSUs)

Stock Options

Metric	Detail	Value	Details
Grant Date	N/A	December 15, 2023	Establishes the pricing and vesting timeline
Grant Date Fair Value	N/A	$12,000,027	Fair value of the option awards
Exercise Price	N/A	$93.44	Determined as the average of high and low trading prices on the grant date
Grant Date Stock Price	N/A	$93.46	Closing price of shares underlying the options on the grant date
Vesting Schedule	N/A	One-third per anniversary	Vesting occurs on December 15, 2024, December 15, 2025, and December 15, 2026
Weight in Equity Award	N/A	40%	Constitutes the remainder of the annual equity award after PBUs
Performance Condition	N/A	Stock value must exceed exercise price	Options only have value if the Disney stock price increases above the exercise price

Additional Notes on Annual Incentive

Overall Variable Compensation: For fiscal 2024, 97% of Mr. Iger’s total direct annual compensation is at risk, including 49% PBUs, 32% stock options, and 16% target annual incentive.
Evaluation Period: Both PBUs and performance-based stock options are evaluated over a 3-year period from the grant date.
Target Annual Incentive: Detailed performance metrics for the Target Annual Incentive were not specifically provided.