Disney’s Iger shows he’s willing to get his hands dirty

Walt Disney Co. CEO, Bob Iger, is showing his reliance on his skills as a street fighter - playing a new game in a messier era.
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By Beth Kowitt

When the Walt Disney Co. board brought back Bob Iger as chief executive officer, it was largely to regain his well-regarded skills as a deft diplomat. What he has relied on lately is his ability as a street fighter.

Start with the company's cost-cutting efforts, which are likely to come up at the annual shareholder meeting on Monday. Disney began long-expected layoffs last week, part of a plan to slash 7,000 employees and $5.5 billion in costs from the entertainment giant. Among those cut in the first round was Isaac Perlmutter, chairman of the company's Marvel Entertainment division. 

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