Life Walt Disney Co. names Bob Chapek new CEO. Bob Iger to stay on as company executive chairman February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY Comments Off on Walt Disney Co. names Bob Chapek new CEO. Bob Iger to stay on as company executive chairman Bob Chapek is the new CEO of the Walt Disney Co., effective immediately. Former CEO Bob Iger will stay on as executive chairman.