The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors Unanimously Votes to Extend Bob Chapek’s Contract as CEO for Three Years
28 Juni 2022 - 10:22PM
Business Wire
Board Cites Chapek’s Strong Leadership During
the Pandemic, Business Results, and Transformation Strategy in
their Decision
Today, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors
unanimously voted to extend Bob Chapek’s contract as Chief
Executive Officer for three years.
“Disney was dealt a tough hand by the pandemic, yet with Bob at
the helm, our businesses—from parks to streaming—not only weathered
the storm, but emerged in a position of strength,” said Susan
Arnold, Chairman of the Board. “In this important time of growth
and transformation, the Board is committed to keeping Disney on the
successful path it is on today, and Bob’s leadership is key to
achieving that goal. Bob is the right leader at the right time for
The Walt Disney Company, and the Board has full confidence in him
and his leadership team.”
“Leading this great company is the honor of a lifetime, and I am
grateful to the Board for their support,” said Bob Chapek, Chief
Executive Officer. “I started at Disney almost 30 years ago, and
today have the privilege of leading one of the world’s greatest,
most dynamic companies, bringing joy to millions around the world.
I am thrilled to work alongside the incredible storytellers,
employees, and Cast Members who make magic every day.”
Chapek, 63, has had a nearly 30-year career at Disney. Chapek
became the 7th CEO in Disney’s nearly 100-year history just weeks
before the company’s theme parks and the majority of its content
production was shut down due to COVID-19. Since then, he has set
Disney on a course to lead the entertainment industry well into the
company’s next century, with a keen focus on storytelling
excellence, innovation, and audiences.
Prior to becoming CEO, Chapek served as Chairman of Disney
Parks, Experiences and Products since the segment’s inception in
2018, and prior to that was Chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts
since 2015. Chapek also led Disney Consumer Products and served as
president of Distribution for The Walt Disney Studios, and
president of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.
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