Bob Chapek
Robert Alan Chapek (born 1960) is an American 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.
Bob Chapek
1960 (age 63–64)
Board member, Masimo
Former chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company
- February 25, 2020 – November 20, 2022
Bob Iger
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Before becoming CEO, Chapek had a 26-year career with The Walt Disney Company, beginning in the Home Entertainment division, and eventually rising to become Chairman of Parks & Resorts. Chapek, who had a controversial tenure as CEO,[1][2] was dismissed from the position on November 20, 2022, and succeeded by his predecessor, Bob Iger.[3]
Early life and education[edit]
Robert Chapek was born in 1960 in the suburbs of Chicago to a working mother and father, Marie (Lofay) and Bernard W. Chapek.[4][5][6] He grew up in Hammond, Indiana.[4] His father was a World War II veteran.[7] His family went on annual trips to Walt Disney World.[8]
Chapek graduated from George Rogers Clark Jr./Sr. High School in 1977.[9] He has a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology from Indiana University Bloomington and a Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University.[10]
Personal life[edit]
Chapek has been married to his wife Cynthia since 1980 and together they have three children,[8] including former Marvel Studios producer Brian Chapek,[70][71] and four grandchildren.[8] He resides in Westlake Village, California.[25]