Disney’s Iger: Jobs ‘Defined an Era’ In a statement, Bob Iger, chief executive of the Walt Disney Co., described Steve Jobs as a person whose influence extended beyond products to defining a culture.

Mr. Jobs was on the board of Disney.

Mr. Iger’s full statement:

“Steve Jobs was a great friend as well as a trusted advisor. His legacy will extend far beyond the products he created or the businesses he built. It will be the millions of people he inspired, the lives he changed, and the culture he defined.

Steve was such an ‘original,’ with a thoroughly creative, imaginative mind that defined an era. Despite all he accomplished, it feels like he was just getting started.

With his passing the world has lost a rare original, Disney has lost a member of our family, and I have lost a great friend.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Laurene and his children during this difficult time.”