Disney is eyeing May 11 to re-open the first theme park to shut down, Shanghai Disney.
16.04.2020 - 00:55 / variety.com
By Elaine Low
Senior TV Writer
Walt Disney Co. has elected Bob Chapek, the company’s newly appointed chief executive, to its board of directors.
“Bob Chapek has demonstrated remarkable leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges that were unimaginable when he became CEO just seven weeks ago, and we’ve watched him navigate this very complex situation with decisiveness and compassion,” said Susan Arnold, independent lead director of the Disney board, and Disney executive chairman Bob
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