WSJ Tech News Briefing · Friday, September 18, 2026
Disney has appointed Karen D.P. Anand, formerly the head of startup Character AI, as its first Chief Technology Officer. Anand will be responsible for overseeing Disney's internal technology, infrastructure, data and AI platforms, and product and engineering teams. Several members of Anand's technical team from Character AI are also joining Disney.
“Disney has hired Karen D.P. Anand, the head of startup Character AI, as its first Chief Technology Officer.”
“Anand will oversee Disney's internal technology and infrastructure, data and AI platforms, and product and engineering teams.”
“Disney added that several of Anand's technical team from Character AI will also be joining the entertainment company.”