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Disney Appoints First-Ever CTO, Karandeep Anand
WHY IT MATTERS
Disney's appointment of a CTO signals a renewed focus on technology and innovation within the company, potentially leading to improved digital experiences for consumers.
What happened
Disney has appointed Karandeep Anand as its first-ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Anand will report directly to Disney's CEO Josh D'Amaro and oversee the company's infrastructure, product, engineering, and data/AI platforms teams. He joins Disney from chatbot startup Character.
AI, where he served as CEO for over a year. During his tenure at Character. AI, Anand led the company's push into microdramas.
Anand's appointment marks a significant development in Disney's technology leadership, as the company continues to expand its digital presence. Disney's recent appointment of a new CEO, Josh D'Amaro, has brought about a series of changes within the company, with Anand's appointment being the latest. The move is expected to have a positive impact on Disney's technology infrastructure and innovation.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Disney’s first CTO is Character.AI’s former CEO
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