Bob Chapek is the former Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, one of the world’s largest media and entertainment companies. Mr. Chapek’s nearly three decades at Disney were marked by growth and transformation. A visionary leader, he has championed using creativity and cutting-edge technology to drive expansion and improve the guest and consumer experience, developed and successfully implemented groundbreaking business models, and identified new revenue streams to achieve business objectives and sustain long-term growth. Prior to joining Disney in 1993, Mr. Chapek worked in brand management at H.J. Heinz Company, and in advertising at J. Walter Thompson. He holds a degree in microbiology from Indiana University Bloomington, and received his MBA from Michigan State University.