Dan Schulman and Bob Iger have built long careers at the top of major consumer-facing companies, but their paths come from different corners of the business world. Schulman developed his reputation across telecommunications, payments and technology before becoming Verizon CEO in 2025, following nine years leading PayPal. Iger spent most of his career in media and entertainment, becoming Disney CEO in 2005 and returning to the role in 2022 before stepping down in March 2026.
Dan Schulman and Bob Iger Quick Bio
| Profile Detail | Dan Schulman | Bob Iger |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Daniel H. Schulman | Robert Alan Iger |
| Date of Birth | January 19, 1958 | February 10, 1951 |
| Age | 68 years | 75 years |
| Net Worth | Estimated around $400 million | Estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars |
| Birthplace | Newark, New Jersey, USA | New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American | American |
| Profession | Business Executive, CEO, Corporate Director | Media Executive, Businessman |
| Current Role | CEO of Verizon | Senior Advisor and Disney Board Member |
| Best Known For | Leading PayPal and becoming Verizon CEO | Leading The Walt Disney Company and overseeing major entertainment acquisitions |
| Career Started | AT&T, 1970s | ABC, 1974 |
| Education | Middlebury College; NYU Stern School of Business | Ithaca College |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor’s degree; MBA in Finance | B.S. in Television and Radio, magna cum laude |
| Father | Mel Schulman | Arthur L. Iger |
| Mother | S. Ruth Schulman | Miriam “Mimi” Iger |
| Siblings | Joel Schulman and Amy Adina Schulman | Limited publicly documented information |
| Marital Status | Married | Married |
| Spouse | Jennie Schulman | Willow Bay |
| Children | Two | Four |
| Family | Wife and two children | Wife, four children and extended family |
| Major Companies | AT&T, Priceline, Virgin Mobile USA, American Express, PayPal, Verizon | ABC and The Walt Disney Company |
| PayPal Career | President & CEO, 2014/2015–2023 | Not applicable |
| Disney Career | Not applicable | President & COO 2000–2005; CEO 2005–2020 and 2022–2026 |
| Verizon Career | CEO since October 2025 | Not applicable |
| Major Business Milestone | Helped expand PayPal into a global payments platform | Oversaw Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox acquisitions |
| Technology & Digital Focus | Digital payments, telecommunications, technology and financial services | Streaming, entertainment technology, digital media and global content |
| Major Digital Platform | PayPal | Disney+ |
| Notable Acquisition/Expansion Work | Built Virgin Mobile USA and expanded PayPal’s global platform | Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, 21st Century Fox and Shanghai Disney Resort |
| Revenue Growth Highlight | PayPal revenue grew from about $8 billion to $30 billion during his nine-year CEO tenure | Disney expanded its entertainment portfolio through major acquisitions and international growth |
| Hobbies & Interests | Mixed martial arts and Krav Maga; sports | Fitness, sports, technology and entertainment |
| Height | Estimated around 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | Estimated around 5 ft 9–10 in (175–178 cm) |
| Weight | Estimated around 75–80 kg | Estimated around 75–80 kg |
| Hair Color | Gray/white — appearance-based | Gray/white — appearance-based |
| Eye Color | Unverified | Unverified |
| No clearly verified personal Instagram account identified | No clearly verified personal Instagram account identified | |
| Awards & Recognition | Fortune, Fast Company and Glassdoor recognition; Legion of Honor and Order of the Oak | TIME Businessperson of the Year; Television Academy Hall of Fame; Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame; British and French honors |
| Book | No major personal memoir identified | The Ride of a Lifetime (2019) |
| Current Career Status | Active CEO and corporate leader at Verizon | Senior Advisor and Disney board member; planned retirement December 31, 2026 |
| Career Length | More than five decades | More than five decades |
| Industry Focus | Telecommunications, technology and financial services | Media, entertainment, broadcasting and streaming |
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