Sesha Kanthamraju

Sesha Kanthamraju has over 27 years of experience in leadership roles driving strategy, building brands, business management, social media strategy and environmental impact.

He is currently the CEO of Ramoji Film City – certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest film studio complex.

He was previously the Executive Director of Communications & ESR (Enterprise Social Responsibility) at The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia & India. Sesha led the company’s corporate brand messaging, communications strategy, ESR planning and global programmes. He also managed the marketing for Disney’s movies, home entertainment and live shows with a focus on Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam.

Sesha’s journey with The Walt Disney Company began over 15 years ago in Mumbai, India, where he took up roles in marketing, corporate communications, distribution, and ESR for Disney Channels. In four years, he took over as General Manager for Disney Studios in India, where he helmed the marketing and distribution of Disney’s Hollywood and Bollywood titles, as well as being responsible for P&L. During this time, Sesha integrated the home entertainment retail business (DVD, Blu-ray) into the studios business. He then moved to Singapore where he led Disney Studios Marketing for Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars movies across Southeast Asia.

Prior to Disney, Sesha spent four years at HCL Infosystems, and at Aithent technologies in New Delhi heading marketing communications for IT products and the software businesses. He started his career in advertising at JWT and BBDO in India. Sesha currently serves on the boards of the International Rhino Foundation, Special Olympics Asia Pacific, Make a Wish Foundation and the Creative Advisory Board for the Singapore Government People’s Association.