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Bob Chapek
The Walt Disney Company
Bob Chapek is the CEO of The Walt Disney Company (DIS). Chapek was born in 1960 in Hammond and educated at Clark High School and Indiana University Bloomington.
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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In the News
12 stories- Comparably·
The Walt Disney Company DevOps Salaries in Blacksburg, VA
- Inside the Magic·
He Who Shall Not Be Named: Inside the Brutal Downfall of Bob Iger and Bob Chapek’s Relationship at Disney
- facebook.com·
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger believes his successor, Bob Chapek, made too many "drastic changes" and "brought in bureaucracy" after taking over in 2020. Read more below.
- Deadline·
Bob Iger Resists Using Name Of Successor Bob Chapek, Calls Undermining Claim "A Misperception"
- Disney Tourist Blog·
Michael Eisner on Disney World's "Wild" Overpricing, Chapek "Marriage Made in Hell" & Iger Rejection
- CNN·
Disney names parks boss Josh D’Amaro as new CEO to replace Bob Iger
- Cartoon Brew·
Josh D’Amaro To Replace Bob Iger As CEO Of The Walt Disney Company
- The Hollywood Reporter·
Disney Names Josh D’Amaro Its New CEO, Dana Walden Named President and Chief Creative Officer
- Cleveland.com·
Media giant’s longtime chief to step aside as successor is chosen
- CNBC·
Disney signals its next CEO will take over a company with strong momentum
- The Walt Disney Company·
Bob Chapek Named Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company
- The Walt Disney Company·
Bob Chapek Elected To The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors
Bob Chapek: FAQ
- What company does Bob Chapek lead?
- Bob Chapek is CEO of The Walt Disney Company.
- Where was Bob Chapek educated?
- Bob Chapek studied at Clark High School, Indiana University Bloomington, Michigan State University.