Bob Chapek The Walt Disney Company CEO Rating
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In the Bottom 40% of 403 Nearby Companies in Los Angeles
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The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek Bio
Robert Chapek is an American media executive and businessman who is chief executive officer (CEO) of The Walt Disney Company. Before becoming CEO on February 25, 2020, he had a 26-year career with The Walt Disney Company, beginning in the Home Entertainment division, and rising to become the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
In February 2020, Chapek was named chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company replacing Bob Iger, who will remain as Executive Chairman until 2021.[28] In April 2020, Chapek was elected to Walt Disney Co.'s board of directors. It was later revealed, the same month, that while Chapek remained CEO, Iger had resumed control of the company's operational duties for the time being, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In numerous interviews with financial news outlets, Chapek has said he is focusing on opening Disney's theme parks. In May 2020, Shanghai Disneyland opened with limited guest capacity capped at approximately 24,000 visitors per day, pursuant to government regulations. Chapek acknowledged that this was a "baby step" but found the attendance figures encouraging, considering that the limited number of tickets were selling out. Chapek vowed to increase capacity in the weeks to come, albeit in a conservative manner.
Chapek said that when Walt Disney World opens in July 2020, both employees and guests will be required to take temperature checks, wear face masks, and observe social distancing guidelines. He said that the company would continue to work with local government and healthcare professionals to open the parks responsibly. He added that when the parks reopened, the first attraction he'll ride will be Pirates of the Caribbean. In October 2020, Chapek agreed to keep Disney World at only 25% capacity until the CDC issued new guidance, and also stated that with regards to reopening Disneyland in California, "It's not much of a negotiation. It's pretty much a mandate that we stay closed."
The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek At a Glance
The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at The Walt Disney Company.
Based on 839 ratings, Bob Chapek ranks right below Comcast's CEO, Brian Roberts.
The Walt Disney Company's CEO is highly regarded by the Admin department, the Communications department, and the HR department. However, the Operations department, the Business Development department, and the Sales department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.
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The Walt Disney Company ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for CEO Rating Score.
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The Walt Disney Company ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies in Los Angeles for CEO Rating Score.
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