Walt Disney's Board of Directors unanimously voted to extend CEO Bob Chapek's contract another three years. Chapek joined the company weeks before COVID-19 struck.
but helped the company "emerge in a position of strength," from "parks to streaming." Disney+ launched in 2019, about four months before the pandemic struck the United States.Bob Chapek began CEO of Disney's Board of Directors weeks before COVID-19 struck the U.S."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," Arnold said.
Chapek previously served as chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products in 2018 and chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts in 2015. The board CEO also led Disney Consumer Products and served as president of distribution for The Walt Disney Studios and he served as president of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.
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