Disney names CTO for the first time as media giant expands tech push

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Disney has hired a chief technology officer, a newly minted role for the company, as it looks to further its embrace of tech under CEO Josh D'Amaro.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:14:26 UTC.

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