{"id":2273442,"date":"2026-02-09T03:26:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T03:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2273442"},"modified":"2026-02-09T03:26:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T03:26:27","slug":"cxo-moves-exec-movements-across-walt-disney-toyota-motors-zee-entertainment-peak-xv-partners-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/cxo-moves-exec-movements-across-walt-disney-toyota-motors-zee-entertainment-peak-xv-partners-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"CXO Moves: Exec movements across Walt Disney, Toyota Motors, Zee Entertainment, Peak XV Partners and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"new_font\">Keep up with all the key people movements in the brand marketing ecosystem in Storyboard18\u2019s CXO Moves. Here\u2019s a round-up of the executives who&#8217;ve moved jobs, got bigger roles, switched industries and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Josh D\u2019Amaro<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Present:<\/strong> Chief executive officer, Walt Disney<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.storyboard18.com\/brand-makers\/disney-names-parks-chief-josh-damaro-as-next-ceo-succeeding-bob-iger-88776.htm\">Walt Disney Co has appointed Josh D\u2019Amaro as its next chief executive officer<\/a>, handing the top job to the executive who runs its theme parks, cruise lines and consumer products business. D\u2019Amaro will succeed Bob Iger, becoming the ninth CEO in Disney\u2019s 102-year history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nAs CEO, D\u2019Amaro will be tasked not only with steering Disney\u2019s sprawling global operations but also with serving as the company\u2019s public face amid ongoing strategic and investor scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Kenta Kon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Present:<\/strong> CEO, Toyota Motors<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nToyota Motor Corp. on Friday said its Chief Financial Officer Kenta Kon will take over as the company\u2019s new Chief Executive and President in April, replacing Koji Sato, who will become vice chairman and chief industry officer. Shareholder approval is expected in June.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nIn 1991, Kon joined Toyota Motor, and he currently serves as a board member and operating officer and was appointed CFO in July 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nKon also serves as a director at Woven by Toyota, the group\u2019s software-focused technology unit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nAdditionally, Kon is a director at Toyota Fudosan, the group\u2019s real estate arm, which is leading the buyout of Toyota Industries (6201.T).<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Ashish Agrawal, Ishaan Mittal and Tejeshwi Sharma<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.storyboard18.com\/brand-makers\/peak-xv-partners-mds-ashish-agrawal-ishaan-mittal-and-tejeshwi-sharma-step-down-88741.htm\">Leadership churn at Peak XV Partners continues, with three managing directors who stepped down<\/a> from their positions last week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nPeak XV Partners, as per the Moneycontrol report confirmed that Ashish Agrawal has parted ways with the firm, with Ishaan Mittal and Tejeshwi Sharma also exiting, in a move described as mutually decided and aligned with its plans to evolve investment capabilities amid rapid AI-driven change. They plan to launch a new venture capital fund together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Sandeep Mehrotra<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Present:<\/strong> COO, Ad Revenue, Zee Entertainment<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nZee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (\u2018Z\u2019), has appointed Sandeep Mehrotra as Chief Operating Officer \u2013 Advertisement Revenue, with effect from 3rd February 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nIn this role, Mehrotra will be responsible for maximizing the advertisement revenue generation capabilities of the company by leveraging the convergence between the linear and digital business. He will be based at the Company\u2019s headquarters in Mumbai and will report to the Chief Executive Officer, Punit Goenka.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nMehrotra has also worked at Bennett Coleman and Co.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Balaji Krishnamurthy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Previous:<\/strong> Vice president &#8211; strategic finance and investor relations, Uber<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Present:<\/strong> Chief financial officer, Uber<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nRide-hailing platform Uber has appointed Balaji Krishnamurthy as its chief financial officer, effective February 16, 2026. Prior to this, he served as vice president \u2013 strategic finance and investor relations at the company.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nKrishnamurthy will succeed Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, who will step down from the CFO role on the same date.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nKrishnamurthy has worked across Infoedge India, iTrust Financial Advisors, Irevna, and Goldman Sachs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Chris Nicholas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Previous:<\/strong> President &amp; CEO, Sam\u2019s Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Present:<\/strong> President &amp; CEO, Walmart International<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nChris Nicholas, who most recently served as president and chief executive officer of Sam\u2019s Club, has joined Walmart International as president and CEO. Nicholas succeeds Kathryn McLay.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nNicholas has worked across Siemens, Tesco PLC, Dansk Supermarked, and Coles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Avtar Ram Singh<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Previous:<\/strong> Head of marketing, South East Asia, Content &amp; Services, Apple<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Present:<\/strong> International marketing &#8211; App Store, Apple Arcade and Games, Apple<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nAvtar Ram Singh, who previously led Apple\u2019s marketing for Southeast Asia, Content and Services, has been elevated to Head of International Marketing for the App Store, Apple Arcade and Games.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nHe has worked across International Data Corporation, Lazada &amp; Zalora, Rocket Internet; Ogilvy &amp; Mather, Publicis and Falcon Agency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Vinay Muralidhar Tonse<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Previous:<\/strong> Managing director (Retail Business &amp; Operations), State Bank of India (SBI)<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Present:<\/strong> MD &amp; CEO, Yes Bank<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on February 4 approved the appointment of Vinay Muralidhar Tonse as the managing director and chief executive officer of Yes Bank, the lender said in a regulatory filing. The filing clarified that Prashant Kumar, the current MD and CEO, will continue in his role as he serves his extended term.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nTonse brings deep expertise in retail lending and operations, Yes Bank said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Vasuta Agarwal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Previous:<\/strong> Chief business officer, InMobi<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Present:<\/strong> Chief revenue officer, gnani.ai<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nAgentic AI platform gnani.ai has appointed Vasuta Agarwal as its Chief Revenue Officer. Previously, she led InMobi as Chief Business Officer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nAgarwal brings nearly two decades of experience across strategy, revenue and go-to-market leadership, having worked with global organisations such as Intel Corporation, McKinsey &amp; Company and InMobi.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nAgarwal has worked across Intel Technology, Goldman Sachs, and McKinsey &amp; Company.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Anita Bhat Zutshi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Previous:<\/strong> Global CFO, Ice cream business,  Unilever<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<strong>Present:<\/strong> CFO, Wipro Enterprises<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.storyboard18.com\/brand-makers\/wipro-consumer-care-lighting-appoints-anita-bhat-zutshi-as-cfo-88951.htm\">Anita Bhat Zutshi joins Wipro Enterprises as the Chief Financial Officer<\/a>, bringing 30 years of global finance leadership experience across diverse markets and industries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nPreviously, Zutshi served as the Global CFO for Unilever\u2019s \u20ac8 billion Ice Cream business, leading iconic brands such as Walls, Magnum, and Ben &amp; Jerry\u2019s across 76 countries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\nShe has worked across Tata Motors, Reserve Bank of India, Apple Industries, ACT FIBERNET, and AstraZeneca.<\/p>\n<p class=\"new_font\">\n<em><strong>Compiled by Kashmeera Sambamurthy<\/strong><\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>First Published on<\/b><space\/>\u00a0<!-- -->February 9, 2026, 08:48:43 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.storyboard18.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keep up with all the key people movements in the brand marketing ecosystem in Storyboard18\u2019s CXO Moves. Here\u2019s a round-up of the executives who&#8217;ve moved jobs, got bigger roles, switched industries and more. 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