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Ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek Tells All
12 Aug
Summary
- Bob Chapek's memoir details his tumultuous tenure as Disney CEO.
- The book covers his leadership through the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Chapek was ousted in November 2022, with Bob Iger returning.
Bob Chapek, former chief executive of The Walt Disney Company, is publishing a memoir titled "Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place on Earth." The 272-page book, set for release on September 29th, promises to reveal the behind-the-scenes events of his leadership.
Chapek took the helm in February 2020, inheriting the CEO role from Bob Iger just as the COVID-19 pandemic forced park closures and widespread disruption. His tenure was marked by unprecedented challenges and significant decisions. The book is expected to detail his efforts to steer the company through these difficult times.
Ultimately, Chapek was dismissed by the Disney board in November 2022, with Bob Iger being brought back to lead. The board cited evolving industry dynamics and the need for a different leadership approach. Chapek's memoir aims to provide his personal account of these events and his reflections on his time at Disney.
The book also touches upon Chapek's earlier career at Disney, starting in 1993, and his upbringing in Indiana, emphasizing lessons of hard work and resilience that he reportedly learned.
