Bob Chapek Net worth, Income, Age, Height, Bio In 2023
Bob was born and bought up in Indiana, USA in 1960. His real name is Rober Chapek. His father was a architect and his mother was a working lady. He got inspired from his hard working parents which influence his work ethics. They had a good life with all their wants and needs being satisfied. They also went to Disney World every year as a tradition. He went to George Rogers Clark Jr. High School and graduated in 1977. Then he took a degree in microbiology from Indiana University Bloomington. However, he then took a different way and when for master's degree in business administration at Michigan State University.
He was quick at getting promoted in his work when he join Disney and became the Buena Vista Home Entertainment division’s marketing director. His other promotions and achievements under the Walt Disney Company include:
- President of Distribution for Walt Disney Studios – 2009
- President of Disney Consumer Products – 2011
- Launched the Disney Imagicademy – 2014
- Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts – 2015
Bob Chapek started his career in the Walt Company in 1993. The he came a long way from working in Henry J. Heinz Company’s brand management and J. Walter Thompson’s advertising. Before joining Disney he was already successful but this is was established him. His net worth goes to $50 million.
In 2020, Bob Chapek actualized the speculations of him becoming the next CEO of Disney. But the journey quickly made the end in Nov 2022. He got a lot of backlash from both the public and the Disney community for his lack of response against Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. But he didn't stand against the bill and this let to a of walkouts. Later, he apologised for his silence but it was too late.