Nishanth MP announced on his LinkedIn that he has been elevated to the role of Country Head & Director – MENA for Disney Brand Commercialisation and Licensing & Consumer Products at The Walt Disney Company.
With over 20 years in the fields of Media & Entertainment, Consumer Products, IP & Licensing, Broadcasting, Marketing and Promotions, Advertising, and Digital Media, Nishanth specialises in various areas including Sales Strategy, IP & Business Planning, Promotional Licensing and Brand Partnerships, Franchise Management & Studio franchise promotions, Advertising and Media Sales, Integrated Sales Management, Business Development, Innovation & solutions oriented, Concept Sales and Development and Digital & Social Media.
Nishanth joined The Walt Disney Company in 2006 as Assistant Manager and handled various roles including Key Account Manager – South, Media Networks and Promotions, Licensing & Partnerships, Region Head – South, Media Networks and Promotions, Licensing & Partnerships, National Head – Disney Media+, Promotions, Licensing & Partnerships – Disney, Marvel, LucasFilm, and Head of New Business Development, Disney Consumer Products – India & Emerging Markets, in his 17 year long stint with the company.
Prior to joining The Walt Disney Company, Nishanth held the role of Senior Executive for nearly two years at Star India. Before that, he worked with Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group) as Senior Officer for three years.
