Following his failed bid to bring the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders to a stadium in Carson, California, Disney CEO Bob Iger is apparently not trying to lure more sports to the City of Angels. According to Biz Journals, Iger has joined the board of LA 2024 which is hoping to bring the 2024 Summer Olympics to Los Angeles. He’s joined by NBA legend Magic Johnson, swimmer Janet Evans, Paralympian Candace Cable and others.
From Biz Journals:
“Bob brings a proven track record on how to reach out to young people and families by engaging them with compelling content delivered through the latest digital technology,” said LA 2024 chairman Casey Wasserman in a statement. “That is precisely what the Olympic Family is looking for right now under the visionary Olympic Agenda 2020 roadmap, and what LA 2024 intends to provide.”
“Bob’s bold, innovative leadership at the helm of the world’s largest media company is one of the key reasons that Los Angeles speaks to young people all over the world every day,” added committee CEO Gene Sykes. “Now, we’re delighted that he’s going to share his expertise with LA 2024.”
The last time the summer games were held in Los Angeles was 1984. This year’s Olympics are set to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.