Disney names CTO for the first time as media giant expands tech push
Disney has hired a chief technology officer, a newly minted role for the company, as it looks to further its embrace of tech under CEO Josh D'Amaro.
TL;DR
- Disney hired Karandeep Anand as senior executive vice president and chief technology officer, a new role reporting to CEO Josh D’Amaro.
- Anand will oversee enterprise technology, infrastructure, data, AI platforms, product, and engineering, aiming to modernize Disney's technology development.
- This hire aligns with D’Amaro's strategy to embrace technology for growth, particularly in streaming and parks.
- Disney is also exploring an ad-supported tier for Disney+ and integrating streaming with shopping, consumer products, parks, and cruises.
- Anand previously led Character.AI, focusing on user engagement and safety, and has experience at Meta and Brex.
- Disney previously sent a cease and desist letter to Character.AI regarding unauthorized use of its characters.