MUMBAI:
Walt Disney India managing director Rajat Jain has put
in his papers, but he will continue to work alongside
Walt Disney International president Andy Bird to oversee
the management of the company in India until a new appointment
is made.
Making the announcement, Bird said, "Rajat came
in at the very start and has laid a strong foundation
for growth for The Walt Disney Company in India. We
would like to thank Rajat for his role in establishing
the business to where it is today, and wish him well
in his future endeavors".
"International expansion and growth of the Disney
brand in India is a key priority for the Company.
We see enormous opportunity to accelerate the growth
of our Indian business to its next chapter in this
exciting region," he added.
Jain said, "Working at Disney has been an exciting
phase in my career. We built the business ground up
and today have a significant presence in television,
merchandise and licensing, and all other businesses
have been established. It has been very rewarding
to play a role in launching The Walt Disney Company
in India. I want to thank my management team for their
dedication and support in building the business to
where it is today."
