Robert Alan Chapek (born 1960) is an American media executive who was the chief executive officer (CEO) of The Walt Disney Company from 2020 to 2022. Before becoming CEO, Chapek had a 26-year career with The Walt Disney Company, beginning in the Home Entertainment division, and eventually rising to become Chairman of Parks & Resorts then to Chief Executive Officer. Chapek, who had a controversial tenure as CEO, was dismissed from the position on November 20, 2022, and then succeeded by his predecessor, Bob Iger.