The new CEO of the “Walt Disney” company Bob Chapek is a media executive and businessman in America. He formerly worked in the experiences and products department as the chairman of Walt Disney. There was a major accusation on Bob Chapek as the Disney products consisted of LGBTQ ideology, which reduced the overall stock of the company. Later, the CEO replied, saying that the reason for the reduction of stocks is due to the coronavirus and not because of LGBTQ content.
Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Bob Chapek poses with Minnie Mouse during a ceremony at the Hong Kong Disneyland, as they celebrate the Hong Kong Disneyland’s 10th anniversary. The Walt Disney Co. has named Bob Chapek CEO, replacing Bob Iger, effective immediately, the company announced
Disney-New-CEO, Hong Kong – 11 Sep 2015
Robert Chapek Bio-Wiki
| Real Name | Robert Chapek |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 1960 |
| Birthplace | Hammond, Indiana |
| Nationality | American, USA |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Profession | Disney Company, Businessman |
| Dating/Girlfriend | N/A |
| Married/Wife | Cynthia Ann Ford |
| Salary/Income | N/A |
| Net Worth | $690 Million |
| Parents | N/A |
| Siblings | N/A |
Early life
Bob Chapek was born in 1950 in Hammond, Indiana. He is a 50-year-old American citizen belonging to the Caucasian ethnicity. Bob completed his schooling from Clark high school, Indiana. He took up the microbiology bachelor’s degree and graduated from Indiana University. Later, he pursued his master’s degree in business administration from Michigan University.
The mother and father of bob were the veterans of World War II. Both his parents were busy and working parents, so whenever they got free time, the family went on annual trips to Disneyland. Bob Chapek says in an interview that these trips with his parents are the main inspiration for him to know all about Disney. When he was young, he never thought that he would lead the Walt Disney Company as the 7th CEO in the company’s history.
Bob Chapek Career
Bob began his career in Walt Disney from 1993. Before starting his journey in Walt Disney, Bob Chapek started his career as a brand manager in the H.J Heinz Company. Later, he worked for J.Walter Thompson as an advertising manager.
He gradually got a job in Walt Disney through various job places. In 2011, for the Disney consumer products department, Bob Chapek was established as president. On 25th Feb. 2020, he was promoted as the CEO of “the Walt Disney” company. Bob Chapek will remain the CEO of Walt Disney until 2021. There is no doubt Bob Chapek has a successful career record that also helps him to earn a huge income. His career efforts have resulted in providing him with a comfortable lifestyle. Bob Chapek is currently a successful CEO, and his net worth is estimated at 690 million dollars.
Personal life
Though vivid marriage details of Chapek are not available. However, his wife’s name is Cynthia Ann Ford. When it comes to commitments, Bob is said to be the man as he has a 40-year long marriage. The couple is blessed with three children. Moreover, it is said that his children are married, and he has a total of three grandchildren. The marriage life of Bob Chapek still goes strong, and it seems that the couple is living a happy, peaceful marriage life.
Strategies
The company has been able to gain more profit through the experience of Bob Chapek. It was earlier mentioned in an interview that Bob’s home entertainment experience is the main benefit for the company’s profit. He has been ahead of consumer’s trend through collaborating with television studios. He has a great experience when it comes to managing the parks and resorts of the company, and his business strategy is quite amusing. The major strategy of Bob Chapek is that he is well aware of consumer interaction with Disney on ground levels. He later said in an interview that he wants to apply past strategies for the company’s profit. As the core is everything and Disney’s core is storytelling.
Body measurement
Bob’s height is 6’7 inches, and his weight is known as 97 kg. He is a fit and healthy man for his age. His waist size is 34 inches, his chest size 37 inches, and his bicep is 16 inches. The eye color of Bob Chapek is grey, which nicely suits his fair complexion.
