Ownership Structure of Disney
- Shanghai International Theme Park Associated Facilities Company Limited is 43% owned by Disney, 57% owned by Shanghai Shendi Group.
- Shanghai International Theme Park and Resort Management Company Limited is 70% owned by Disney, 30% owned by Shanghai Shendi Group.
Disney’s Assets and Partnerships
- Disney owns many worldwide assets including ABC, ESPN, and Hulu.
- Disney owns the rights to sell Coca-Cola at its parks and resorts.
- Disney and Paramount jointly own the rights to the 1997 film Titanic.
- Tokyo Disneyland is the only Disney Park not owned by Disney.
Bob Iger’s Leadership and Disney’s Ranking
When returning as CEO, Bob Iger led a transformation to restore creativity and position Disney’s streaming for growth. During his 15 years at the helm, he served as a steward of respected brands. His vision focuses on:
- Generating the best creative content.
- Fostering innovation and technology.
- Expanding into new markets globally.
Despite a tumultuous year, Disney ranks No. 87 on Global 2000, the second-largest media company for the second consecutive year. Before stepping down, Bob Chapek warned of coming cost cuts which Bob Iger has seen through. Iger announced plans to cut $5.5 billion expenses and 7,000 jobs, with $3 billion from non-sports content amid reorganization linking content and financial performance.