Disney has named Karandeep Anand, until now the chief executive of Character.AI, to the newly created role of chief technology officer for the whole company. Disney names Karandeep Anand as first-ever CTO Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Disney has named Karandeep Anand, until now the chief executive of Character.AI, to the newly created role of chief technology officer for the whole company. Disney sent Character.AI a cease-and-desist letter in September 2025 over unauthorised use of its char...S1

• Disney names Karandeep Anand as first-ever CTOS2

• Walt Disney Co. has named Karandeep Anand as the company's first-ever chief technology officer, a role that underscores the company's focus on tech.S3