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Being Mickey’s boss, part 2

Walt Disney Company President and CEO Bob Iger talks about what he's doing with the keys to the Magic Kingdom. The latest in our Conversations from the Corner Office series.

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Being Mickey Mouse’s boss, part 1

Iger on acquiring Pixar

Iger on balancing creativity and business

Iger on how much Disney programming his kids watch

Executive Snapshot

Who: Bob Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Walt Disney Company.

Education: Majored in broadcasting at Ithaca College and graduated magna cum laude.

What you may not know: Iger was a member of the Human Relations Club in high school.

Personal: Iger and his wife, Willow Bay, a TV show host, live in Los Angeles with their two sons. Iger has two daughters from his first marriage.

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Corporate website: The Walt Disney Company

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