Robert "Bob" Chapek (born 21 August 1960) is an American media executive officer and businessman. He was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Walt Disney Company from 2020 to 2022. Before becoming CEO on February 25, 2020, he was the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.[1][2]
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Bob Chapek | |
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| Former CEO of The Walt Disney Company | |
| Assumed office February 25, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Iger |
| Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts | |
| In office February 23, 2015 – February 25, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas O. Staggs |
| Succeeded by | Josh D'Amaro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Chapek August 21, 1960 Hammond, Indiana, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) |
Cynthia Ann Ford (m. 1980) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | |
Chapek worked for H. J. Heinz and in advertising for J. Walter Thompson before joining The Walt Disney Company in 1993.[3]
Chapek was appointed as the president of Disney Consumer Products in September 2011.[4] On February 23, 2015, Chapek was named chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts effective that day to replace Thomas O. Staggs.[5][6]
In February 2020, Chapek was named chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company.[7] He was dismissed from the position on November 20, 2022 and succeeded by his predecessor, Bob Iger.[8]
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