The Walt Disney Company has grown from a small animation studio into a global entertainment empire, but that success didn’t happen overnight. It took the leadership of several key people to navigate the company through innovation, expansion, and even near-collapse. In this 2-part series, we’re breaking down the history of Disney’s leadership —exploring how each leader shaped the company, from Walt Disney’s groundbreaking vision to Bob Iger’s game-changing acquisitions.

We’ll discuss how Roy O. Disney fulfilled his brother’s dream of Walt Disney World, how Michael Eisner revived Disney animation and theme parks, and how Bob Iger secured Disney’s dominance in film and streaming. We’ll also look at often-overlooked CEOs like Donn Tatum, Card Walker, and Ron Miller—who kept the company afloat in challenging times.

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