Disney Consolidates Digital Assets in India

MUMBAI: Following its acquisition of UTV Software Communications, The Walt Disney Company India is restructuring its digital assets under a new division, DisneyUTV Digital, in an effort to drive growth in games, video and audio services for mobile, online and interactive TV.

DisneyUTV Digital will combine the business and talent from Disney, UTV and Indiagames. The content and brands from Disney, Marvel, UTV and Bindass, as well as original content and games, will all be managed by DisneyUTV Digital.

Vishal Gondal has been tapped to lead the new unit as a managing director. He will work alongside Samir Bangara, also a managing director, to drive the future growth. Gondal and Bangara built Indiagames together.