Quick Info
| Profession | Business executive and media executive |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/08/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Hammond, Indiana, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Bob Chapek
On a book tour, Chapek told CNBC that he raised concerns about Bob Iger with the Disney board weekly during his tenure as CEO. He said the board dismissed the concerns, and he described Iger's return to the CEO role as a factor in his removal.
Excerpts obtained by the New York Times reported that Chapek blames Bob Iger for his ouster as CEO in the memoir. He also claims Iger played a deliberate role in ending his tenure, and he takes credit for promoting Josh D'Amaro, who is now Disney's chief executive.
Chapek announced a 272-page memoir, Behind the Castle Walls, describing the maneuvering behind his 2020 appointment and his 2022 dismissal as Disney CEO. The book was published by Gallery Books, a Simon & Schuster division, and is set for release on 29/09/2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Robert Alan Chapek |
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| Summary | Former chief executive of The Walt Disney Company who led the company from February 2020 until his dismissal in November 2022, succeeded by Bob Iger. |
| Earlier Roles | Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, later Disney Parks, Experiences and Products |
| Memoir | Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place on Earth (Gallery Books, published 29/09/2026) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | Indiana University Bloomington (microbiology) |
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| MBA | Michigan State University |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Cynthia Ford (married 1980) |
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Relationships & More
| Predecessor at Disney | Bob Iger |
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| Successor at Disney | Bob Iger |
Family
| Parents | Marie (Lofay) Chapek and Bernard W. Chapek |
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| Spouse | Cynthia Ford |
| Children | 3 |
Career
| Early Career | Brand management at H. J. Heinz Company and advertising at J. Walter Thompson before joining Disney in 1993 |
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| Disney Roles |
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| Board Positions | Masimo board of directors (joined 2024, resigned 2025) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Worked on home entertainment transitions from VHS to DVD and Blu-ray early in his Disney career | |
| 2. Oversaw the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort during his parks leadership | |
| 3. Faced a 2023 securities fraud lawsuit concerning Disney+ subscriber figures, which the plaintiffs dismissed in October 2023 |
