The return of former Disney CEO Bob Iger to the top job, along with several recently hired metaverse execs, could signal a more aggressive push into virtual worlds for the House of Mouse after it received approval for a patent related to it. metaverse in December 2021. .

Bob Iger will take the reins from predecessor Bob Chapek, who failed to win support from investors and content creators during his tumultuous 33-month tenure.

Bob Iger received an open check to drive strategic growth

Under Bob Iger’s leadership, Disney’s board of directors hopes the company can successfully navigate a rapidly changing entertainment industry landscape.

“The Board has concluded that as Disney embarks on an increasingly complex period of industry transformation, Bob Iger is uniquely positioned to lead the…