US EditionFormer Disney CEO Bob Iger Returns to Thrive Capital
The former Disney chief will help the New York venture firm on investments and founders after it raised $10 billion for a new fund.
- On Thursday, former Disney CEO Bob Iger rejoined New York-based Thrive Capital as an adviser, a move founder Josh Kushner announced, noting Iger's "experience with both technology and creativity will be pivotal in that new world."
- Iger previously served as a venture partner at the firm in September 2022 but departed when the Disney board requested he return to lead the media conglomerate following the ouster of CEO Bob Chapek.
- In his new capacity, Iger will work with Thrive's investment staff and portfolio founders while remaining employed by Disney through the end of 2026 as senior adviser to new CEO Josh D Amaro.
- Thrive manages over $50 billion in assets and recently raised $10 billion for its latest fund, with Kushner writing on X that "Bob leads with boldness and conviction because he knows what he is building and why."
- Iger, who turned 75 in February, has prioritized technology throughout his career, securing deals with OpenAI, and maintains ownership of Angel City Football Club alongside his wife, Willow Bay.
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