Biography
Bob Chapek is an American media executive and businessman who is the chief executive officer of the Walt Disney Company. He became the CEO on February 25, 2020, after having a 26-year career with the Walt Disney Company, beginning in the Home Entertainment division, and eventually rising to become the chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products.
Mr. Chapek’s nearly three decades at Disney were defined by change and progress. He is a visionary leader who has advocated for the use of creativity and cutting-edge technology to drive expansion and improve the guest and consumer experience, as well as developing and successfully implementing groundbreaking business models and identifying new revenue streams to meet business objectives and sustain long-term growth.
Mr. Chapek served as Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products from the segment’s inception in 2018, and prior to that, he served as Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in 2015. Disney’s iconic travel and leisure companies are included in the Parks, Experiences, and Products division, which comprises six resort destinations in the United States, Europe, and Asia, as well as a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business.
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The world’s biggest licensing business encompassing toys, fashion, home goods, digital games, and applications; the world’s largest children’s print publisher; Disney retail locations across the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce platform are all part of Disney’s global consumer products activities.
During his tenure, Disney Parks saw the most investment and expansion in its sixty-year history, including the successful opening of Shanghai Disney Resort; nearly doubling the Disney Cruise Line fleet; introducing the most technologically advanced and immersive lands in the parks’ history, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort; the growth of Marvel-inspired attractions around the world; and one of the most ambitious development projects in the company’s history, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort
Mr. Chapek’s guest-centered approach ensures that every component of a Disney experience is distinctive and surpasses visitor expectations. He introduced famous and iconic experiences to new generations of Disney fans at Disney Parks by balancing demand at the parks, integrating new franchises at locations across the world, and bringing beloved and iconic experiences to new generations of Disney fans. He spearheaded an era of transition in the worlds of play, storytelling, and learning as the head of Disney Consumer Products.
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Mr. Chapek has also worked for The Walt Disney Studios as president of Distribution, where he oversaw the company’s film content distribution strategy across multiple platforms, and as president of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, where he oversaw record-breaking results and played a key role in the commercialization of the Studio’s film business.
Mr. Chapek has prioritized improving the employee experience throughout his career, spearheading initiatives and programs in education, healthcare, childcare, diversity and inclusion, veteran and active-duty military gratitude, and workforce development. Chapek has also formed a close relationship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, where he currently serves as a Board Member and assists the organization in leveraging the power of Disney to make a difference in the lives of children and their families suffering from life-threatening illnesses.
Mr. Chapek worked in brand management at H.J. Heinz Company and advertising at J. Walter Thompson before joining the company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Indiana University Bloomington and a master’s degree in business administration from Michigan State University.
Bob Chapek Age
Chapek is 63 years old. He was born on August 21, 1960, in Hammond, Indiana, United States. His zodiac sign is Leo.
Wife
Chapek has been married to his wife Cynthia Ann Ford since 1980. Together, they have been blessed with three children and four grandchildren.
Family
Chapek was born in Hammon, Indiana, the United States to his father, a World War II veteran. Information regarding his other family members is not available in the public domain. However, we promise to update you once the information is available.
Height, Weight
Chapek stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.8 m) and weighs an average body weight of 76 Kg.
Net Worth
Chapek has an estimated net worth of $10 million.
Salary
In 2021, Chapek took home $32.5 million, up from $14.2 million in 2020. His base salary was $2.5 million. Included in Chapek’s earnings was a bonus of $14.3 million and $13.9 million in stock options and awards.