Part 5/10:
The Eye-Popping Salary of Bob Iger
Amidst all that turmoil, it was revealed that Bob Iger’s compensation skyrocketed in 2023. According to Disney’s SEC filings, Iger earned a total of $31.6 million in the fiscal year ending in September—a 15 million dollar increase from the previous year. Considering the company's dire financial performance, mass layoffs, and widespread underperformance at the box office, this pay raise sparked outrage among shareholders and the public alike.