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Bob Chapek is the chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company. Chapek is based in the United States. Earlier roles include positions at The Walt Disney Company. Chapek was born in 1960 in Hammond and educated at Clark High School and Indiana University Bloomington.
Robert Alan Chapek is an American businessman and former media executive who was the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Walt Disney Company from 2020 to 2022. He joined Masimo's board of directors in 2024, resigning from the board in 2025.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on tensions between Chapek and former Disney CEO Bob Iger regarding Chapek's leadership during his tenure, with Iger characterizing the changes implemented as overly drastic and introducing excessive bureaucracy. Additionally, headlines have reported on transitions in Disney's executive leadership, including announcements related to new CEO appointments at the company.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1960 · Hammond
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- Clark High School, Indiana University Bloomington, Michigan State University
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Bob Chapek: FAQ
- Where did Bob Chapek work previously?
- Earlier roles include The Walt Disney Company (CEO, until 2022).
- Where was Bob Chapek educated?
- Bob Chapek studied at Clark High School, Indiana University Bloomington, Michigan State University.