The Walt Disney Company
Robert Iger
CEO
He cut his stint as investor and consultant short to once again run the company he turned into a powerhouse.
Welcome to the sixth annual edition of Variety500, an index of the 500 most influential business leaders shaping the global media industry.
Updated Dec. 28, 2022, the Variety500 reflects the accomplishments of its members over the previous 12 months. They were selected by the Variety editorial board, which conducted extensive research for its selections.
For more on our internal selection process, you can view a full rundown here.