Bob Chapek, who served as Disney CEO after succeeding Bob Iger in February 2020, says he feels 'let down' by Iger and the company, according to Variety, adding that Disney has 'attempted to erase' him.
Chapek was removed as CEO in November 2022, less than three years into his tenure, and Iger returned to lead the company, a fact confirmed across outlets.
According to CNBC, Chapek said he raised concerns with the Disney board 'weekly' during the power struggle with Iger that preceded his ouster.
The New York Post reports that Chapek's memoir claims he 'did nothing wrong' during his time as CEO, a characterization an unnamed Disney insider disputed, calling it unbelievable.
How each side covered it
Left
- Reports highlighted Chapek's statement that he feels 'let down' by Bob Iger and Disney.
- Coverage noted Chapek's claim that Disney has 'attempted to erase' him from the company's history.
“They’ve Attempted to Erase Me” — Variety
Center
- Reports cited Chapek saying he raised concerns with Disney's board 'weekly' during the power battle with Iger.
- Coverage noted Chapek's ouster in late 2022 and his replacement by Iger.
“Ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek says he raised concerns with the board 'weekly' during Iger power battle” — CNBC
Right
- Coverage focused on Disney's reaction to Chapek's memoir, described as 'bitter.'
- Reports quoted an unnamed Disney insider disputing Chapek's claim that he 'did nothing wrong.'
“Give me a break” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened with Bob Chapek and Disney?
Bob Chapek, who was Disney's CEO from February 2020 to November 2022, says in a new memoir that he feels let down by Bob Iger and that Disney has tried to erase his tenure from company history.
Why was Bob Chapek removed as Disney CEO?
The supplied sources do not detail the specific reasons for Chapek's removal, only that he was ousted in November 2022 after a power struggle, with Bob Iger returning as CEO.
What did Bob Chapek claim in his memoir?
According to Variety, Chapek said he feels Disney has 'attempted to erase' him, and according to the New York Post, his memoir claims he 'did nothing wrong' during his tenure.
How is Disney responding to Chapek's memoir?
According to the New York Post, an unnamed Disney insider disputed Chapek's claim of doing nothing wrong, reportedly responding 'Give me a break.'
What did Chapek say about the Disney board?
According to CNBC, Chapek said he raised concerns with Disney's board 'weekly' during the power battle with Bob Iger that preceded his ouster.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- BloombergLeft-leaningWatch Former CEO Chapek Says Disney Erased Him From Company
- VarietyLeft-leaningBob Chapek Still Feels ‘Let Down’ by Bob Iger and Disney: ‘They’ve Attempted to Erase Me’
- CNBCCenterFormer Disney CEO Bob Chapek on why he wrote his new memoir: 'I had to get the truth out there'
- New York PostRight-leaningHow Disney is reacting to former CEO’s bitter memoir revealed