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The cost of removing Chapek—estimated in the billions—raises the issue of whether Iger’s leadership is a substantial liability. Investors and industry observers worry that the company’s valuation and brand strength are being undermined by internal discord and misplaced priorities.
Reimagining Disney’s Future
Iger’s vision seems to be oriented more toward ideological rebranding rather than marketplace realities. His dismissal of ABC and ESPN sale prospects, coupled with efforts to reimagine Disney’s core, suggest a company struggling to reconcile its legacy with new leadership ambitions.