Disney Appoints First Chief Technology Officer to Accelerate Tech Initiatives
Disney has appointed Karandeep Anand as its first-ever chief technology officer (CTO), a newly created role that will report directly to CEO Josh D'Amaro. The hire reflects Disney's growing emphasis on integrating advanced technologies across the company, particularly in areas like streaming services and artificial intelligence. Anand brings experience from Character.AI and Meta, where he oversaw significant growth and innovation. D'Amaro has made technology a central part of his leadership strategy since taking over as CEO earlier this year. He aims to modernize Disney’s technological infrastructure while enhancing its storytelling capabilities through tech-driven solutions. The CTO role will oversee enterprise systems, data platforms, AI development, and engineering efforts across the company. Disney+ is at the heart of these initiatives, with plans for a free ad-supported tier and deeper integration between streaming content, consumer products, gaming, and theme park experiences.
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