Bob Chapek


Disney shocks industry as Bob Iger steps down as CEO

Walt Disney Company boss Bob Iger is stepping down as chief executive in move that has caught the industry by surprise. Bob Chapek, who previously ran the company’s parks and products division, will replace Iger, who will remain Disney’s executive chairman until the end of next year. The news shocked the industry and investors, sending […]

Disney creates unified streaming & int’l unit

The Walt Disney Company has restructured to create a worldwide division that will house international operations and its upcoming streaming services. Disney senior executive VP and chief strategy officer Kevin Mayer (pictured) has been named as the chairman of the new unit, Disney Direct-to-Consumer and International. The division will house Disney’s upcoming branded SVOD service, […]

Disney may make James Murdoch CEO

The Walt Disney Company is giving serious thought to appointing James Murdoch as its next CEO, providing the Mouse House closes a deal for 21st Century Fox’s entertainment arm. According to a report in the Financial Times, current Fox CEO Murdoch (pictured) and his father, Rupert Murdoch, could take “senior roles” at Disney if its […]

Disney Parks chief key contender for CEO post

Bob Chapek, chairman of parks and resorts at Disney, is emerging as the most likely candidate for CEO Bob Iger, according to reports. Iger has postponed retirement for three years and it’s looking like that he will soon step down making way for Chapek, according to Bloomberg. Iger is scheduled to retire in July 2019. […]