Sanjay Jain Steps in as Walt Disney India's Finance and Business Operations Head

Post the business restructuring of the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) in APAC as TWDC APAC and TWDC India. The company has now announced senior management transformation right before naming the new President for TWDC India.

Justin Warbrooke, Executive Vice-President, Direct-to-Consumer & International, DMED, has announced Sanjay Jain to take charge as the Chief Financial Officer, Direct-to-Consumer & International – APAC of the Walt Disney Company. He further stated that Sanjay would be moving to the new role of India Finance and Business Operations Head for TWDC India, reporting to him and the to-be-named President TWDC India.

In an internal communication, Warbrooke wrote, “During the past two years, Sanjay has been instrumental in consolidating finance operations in APAC and has successfully led key strategic projects, and I am positive that his leadership will be key to position in TWDC’s long term success in this market. In this role, he will oversee India Finance, Sales & Distribution Operations; Partnerships & Innovations (Media Planning & Buying); Facilities and Brand Experience & Events; Traffic & Presentation; Broadcast Technology & Operations; Network Operations and Commercial (which will dual report to K Madhavan).”

He further adds, “Additionally, Prateek Garg, Head of Corporate Development – Direct-to-Consumer & International, APAC, The Walt Disney Company, who has shaped and driven strategy for our APAC and India businesses over the last few years, including Disney+ Hotstar launches and key acquisitions in India, will continue to report to me. Prateek will drive strategic projects for APAC and India, working closely with Luke Kang, President, TWDC APAC, and to-be-named President of TWDC India.”