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Disney hires former Character AI CEO Karandeep Anand as first CTO

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The Walt Disney Company has appointed Karandeep Anand as its first chief technology officer.

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  • The Walt Disney Company has appointed veteran technology executive Karandeep Anand as its inaugural Chief Technology Officer to oversee enterprise technology, AI, and infrastructure.
  • Anand, who previously led Character AI and held senior roles at Meta, Microsoft, and Brex, will begin his new position on October 2, 2026.
  • This appointment aligns with Disney's broader strategy to integrate advanced technology and artificial intelligence into its entertainment and creative operations.

What to watch next

  • Integration of Character AI team members joining Disney
  • Implementation of new enterprise technology and AI strategy at Disney
  • Future developments in Disney's use of consumer-facing artificial intelligence

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Named United States · India · Brex · Character AI · India Today · International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad · Lucknow University · Meta · Microsoft · Josh D'Amaro · Karandeep Anand · The Walt Disney Company · Trisha Bhattacharya

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