Peltz of Trian Partners has been publicly bashing the company and Iger for a year.
Rasulo hasnt taken the stage publicly until today as the two answered questions from shareholders on a live webcast.
And will I have to explain what was going on between those people?
Jay Rasulo and Nelson Peltz
It was just guaranteed.
He left after being passed over as Igers successor.
I worked 15 years alongside Bob.
I dont think we ever had a cross word.
I can work with Bob.
He said he remains steeped in the Disney culture.
My kids are Disney kids.
My wife is a Disney wife.
I had the opportunity to open up Hong Kong Disneyland, launched two new cruise ships.
I ran Euro Disney (Disneyland Paris) …
I love the company.
Shareholders will vote on directors at Disneys April 3 annual meeting.
Iger at a media conference this week said accountability is a priority.
He reiterated that the complexities facing the media industry need seasoned pros, and its even hard for them.
Peltz has some muscle since from Marvel boss Ike Perlmutter is allowing it to vote his shares.
Asked if theyre just stand-ins for Perlmutter, Peltz called that a very silly argument.
We are our own people, added Rasulo.
We dont carry other peoples water.
