Robert Iger Quotes

• If we give people the ability to buy a lot more because they can store a lot more, for a company that creates TV shows and movies, that’s fantastic.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Movies, Uncategorized

  Tags in Give, Company

• Netflix, Amazon, iTunes – whatever platforms emerge – we are looking at as having the same potential that home video had for the movie business. Which means there are entirely new opportunities to monetize our capital investment in content and do so in ways that work for distributors, for consumers and for creators.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Home, Same

• People go to Disney because they know its brand attributes. We believe we have an opportunity to go with our content directly to consumers.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Believe, Content, Brand

• We have a unique opportunity as Disney because it really is the only true global entertainment brand.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in True, Unique, Global

• I don’t want to sound too critical, but we’re taking a wait-and-see approach on UltraViolet.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Taking, Sound

• Disney may force Redbox to wait 28 days before it can buy new releases for rental.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Disney, Wait, Release

• It’s a good time to be in the content business though, the branded content business.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Business

  Tags in Though, Content

• I’m committed to increasing long-term value for shareholders and am confident we will continue to do so through the successful execution of our core strategic priorities: the creation of high quality, branded content and experiences, the use of technology, and creating growth in numerous and exciting international markets.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Successful, Through, High

• I’m privileged and grateful to lead The Walt Disney Company and our talented, dedicated team at this exciting time.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Team, Grateful, Company

• I think it is important for people who are given leadership roles to assume that role immediately.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Leadership

  Tags in Important, Role

• I think it is incredibly important to be open and accessible and treat people fairly and look them in the eye and tell them what is on your mind.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Mind, Important, Look

• I had worked at Disney since they bought the company that I had worked for, ABC in the mid-90s.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Company, Worked

• I have a fondness for jazz, particularly for jazz singers, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald all the way through the Sinatra era.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Through, Holiday, Jazz

• I drive myself to and from work. I love the privacy.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Myself, Drive, Privacy

• I ride a bike and use aerobic equipment twice a week, and work out with a trainer, lifting weights.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Week, Bike, Twice

• I get up at 4:30 in the morning, seven days a week, no matter where I am in the world.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Morning, Matter, Days

• For us to grow globally, it’s not enough to just be an exporter. We have to be a creator.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Enough, Grow, Creator

• People still love a good story, and I don’t think that will change.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Change, Story

• Keeping it simple for the consumer is incredibly dire.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Simple, Keeping, Consumer

• I began as a weatherman and I learned very quickly I wasn’t very good at it.

  Robert Iger

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Learned, Began, Quickly

Robert Iger (31)

Birth:	10th February, 1951
Nationality:	American
Profession:	Businessman

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Robert A. "Bob" Iger is an American businessman and the current chairman and chief executive of The Walt Disney Company.

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