Disney taps first-ever CTO to drive tech-led growth and Disney+ integration
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Disney has named Karandeep Anand its first chief technology officer, a newly created role reporting to CEO Josh D’Amaro, to oversee enterprise technology, data and AI platforms and to advance a tech-driven strategy across Disney, including plans to integrate Disney+ with consumer products, experiences and gaming. Anand, formerly CEO of Character.AI, brings experience from Brex and Meta, as Disney accelerates its push into technology to support storytelling and growth in streaming and parks.
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