Bob Chapek
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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.
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Born | Robert Alan Chapek 1960 (age 63–64) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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Title | Board member, Masimo Former chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company |
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Predecessor | Bob Iger |
Successor | Bob Iger |
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Cynthia Ford (m. 1980) |
Children | 3 |
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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]