GoKawiilDisney creates CTO role, appoints Character.AI's Karandeep Anand
Disney has established a new Chief Technology Officer position and named Karandeep Anand, currently head of Character.AI, to fill it. Anand will report directly to CEO Josh D'Amaro, signaling elevated priority for technology within the company's leadership structure.
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D'Amaro has publicly emphasized technology as central to Disney's future strategy, and creating a dedicated CTO role reporting to the CEO underscores that commitment. Recruiting an AI-industry executive suggests Disney is looking to accelerate its use of artificial intelligence across its entertainment, streaming, and consumer businesses.
- Disney creates a new CTO position for the first time
- Karandeep Anand moves from Character.AI to lead Disney's tech strategy
- The role reports directly to CEO Josh D'Amaro, highlighting tech's priority
Source: wsj.com, 2026-09-18
Published there as: “Disney Beefs Up Tech Ambitions With Newly Created CTO Role”
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