Admist a series of PR fires and troubling stock prices that can’t seem to crack back over $100, The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors made a statement of confidence announcing that it unanimously voted to extend Bob Chapek’s contract as Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company for three years.
Additional details, including a quote from Chapek follow below, courtesy of Disney.
Chapek’s career at Disney spans nearly 30 years. He became the seventh CEO in the Company’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 from the segment’s inception in 2018, after serving as 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, as well as president of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.
“Leading this great company is the honor of a lifetime, and I am grateful to the Board for their support,” said 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.”
