Disney names first CTO amid technology expansion
Published Friday, September 18, 2026 · Updated September 18
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- Strategic Technology Focus — 2 sources
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What Is Claimed — Perspectives
- CNBC
The article emphasizes Disney's strategic push into technology and AI, highlighting the new CTO's role in modernizing the company's tech infrastructure and supporting growth areas like streaming and parks.
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- Channel News Asia
Walt Disney has appointed Karandeep Anand, former CEO of Character.AI, as its first chief technology officer, effective October 2. Anand will oversee enterprise technology, AI platforms, and engineering across Disney's business segments.
- Read original →· Sep 18
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