Michael Eisner was CEO of The Walt Disney Company from 1984 to 2005, reinventing the company during his tenure. Betting on the power of ideas, adopting an innovative vision, and taking creative risks, he expanded Disney’s offerings from parks, resorts, and studio entertainment to a global entertainment giant, acquiring such companies as ABC, ESPN, and Hyperion Books.

Eisner’s career began with ABC in the ‘70s. During his tenure as senior vice president, he led the network from its longstanding third place position among the television giants to first place. As president of Paramount in 1977, Eisner took the company to its number-one position in profitability and at the box office with blockbusters such as Raiders of the Lost Ark, Saturday Night Fever, and Ordinary People. Eisner is the author of Work in Progress (co-authored with Tony Schwartz), detailing his involvement in the entertainment industry. He is also the author of Camp. He serves on the boards of the California Institute of Arts and The Aspen Institute, among others, and is a member of The Business Council.