The Walt Disney Company has appointed Karandeep Anand as its new Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, a newly created role that will officially begin on October 2. Anand, who previously served as CEO of Character.AI, brings extensive experience in artificial intelligence, consumer technology, infrastructure, product development, and engineering to the position. In this capacity, he will oversee enterprise technology, data platforms, AI systems, and engineering across the entire Disney organization while reporting directly to CEO Josh D’Amaro. The appointment reflects Disney’s broader goal of modernizing its technology infrastructure and creating a more unified digital strategy that supports storytelling and creativity. Several members of Character.AI’s technical team are also expected to join Disney alongside Anand, further strengthening the company’s technology capabilities. This leadership move underscores Disney’s increasing focus on direct audience relationships and digital experiences, particularly through its streaming service Disney+.
Key Points:
- Karandeep Anand will officially begin his role as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Disney on October 2.
- Anand previously served as CEO of Character.AI before joining Disney.
- He has prior experience as President and Chief Product Officer at Brex and held leadership roles at Meta, including Vice President of Ads & Business Products.
- Several members of Character.AI’s technical team are expected to join Disney alongside Anand.