Former (Forced Out)Forced Out · Nov 20, 2022
Rank #28 Globally
Quick Answer & Tenure Summary
Bob Chapek served as CEO of The Walt Disney Company for a verified duration of 2 years 8 months (999 days), from Feb 25, 2020 until Nov 20, 2022. During this tenure, Bob Chapek guided The Walt Disney Company across major corporate milestones before departing by removed.
In Office
2 years 8 months
999 days
Start Date
Feb 25, 2020
Appointed 2020
End Date
Nov 20, 2022
removed
Age at Appointment
59 years old
Born Aug 21, 1960
Executive Succession & Corporate Facts
- Predecessor
- Bob Iger (CEO)
- Successor
- Bob Iger (CEO)
- Global Tenure Rank
- #28 Longest-Serving CEO in Database (View Full Rankings →)
- Company Founded
- Oct 16, 1923 (Burbank, California)
- Known Aliases
- Robert Alan Chapek
Tenure Milestones & Transition Timeline
Feb 25, 2020Source ↗
Appointed Disney CEO
Named Chief Executive Officer right before the COVID-19 pandemic forced park closures worldwide.
Jun 28, 2022Source ↗
Board Extended Contract
Disney board unanimously voted to extend Chapek's contract for three years.
Nov 20, 2022Source ↗
Abruptly Dismissed by Board
Fired on a Sunday evening after 2 years and 8 months, with predecessor Bob Iger reinstated as CEO.
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