Disney Hires AI Veteran Karandeep Anand as New Chief Technology Officer
The Walt Disney Company has appointed Karandeep Anand as its new Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective October 2, 2026. This newly created role will oversee technology across the company, including infrastructure, data and AI platforms, product development, and engineering.
Anand's background is particularly relevant to Disney's future direction. He most recently served as CEO of Character.AI, a platform focused on conversational artificial intelligence, and previously held leadership roles at Meta, Brex, and Microsoft.
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro emphasized Anand's experience with infrastructure, consumer technology, and AI in the company's announcement. This appointment suggests that Disney wants to leverage technology 'in service of creativity.'