K Seshasaye
Executive Director, Ramoji Film City Online (India)
Sesha Kanthamraju, a Disney veteran is now the CEO of the world’s largest film studio, Ramoji Film City since November 2022. Prior to this, he held several leadership roles in media, entertainment, blockchain, consumer and technology businesses over the past 24 years across Asia. After completing his MBA from CIMS in 1996, he started his career in advertising at JWT and RK Swamy/BBDO in the brand planning and launch of Junior Horlicks, American Express, Bambino Pasta, Margadarsi, Kalanjali and the pre and post launch positioning of Ramoji Film City.
After a few years in technology brands like HCL, Sesha joined Disney India among the first 20 employees in the country (the company has close to 5000 employees today). He successfully launched the four Disney businesses including television channels, consumer products & licensing, games, publishing, and syndication businesses across India. He held several leadership roles at Disney across marketing, communications, distribution, business management, integration and sustainability for over 15 years.
A passionate movie buff for life, Sesha had the unique opportunity in 2008 to set up the first integrated studios for the Walt Disney Company outside Hollywood for Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars films. He then moved to Disney Asia as one of the first eight employees in the region for Disney business leadership. He launched the Star Wars and Marvel branded content, built fan communities and managed the brand reputation across licensing and syndication.
Sesha loves to teach and has actively engaged with students across Asia in business, film and design schools. He holds classroom sessions on change management, consumer experience management, design thinking, strategic thinking, for MBAs and others. He is a visiting lecturer for storytelling in animation, creative thinking, licensing & syndication management in film schools.
Sesha is a passionate environmentalist and conservation enthusiast. He is a certified sustainability and ESG expert from Boston College and Stanford University. He founded Green Vision (www.greenvision.earth) in 1992, an NGO focused on environmental awareness and sustainability and continues to serve as an active member and Vice President. He currently serves on the boards of International Rhino Foundation, Special Olympics Asia Pacific, Make a wish foundation and the SG government’s Creative Advisory Board at PA. He speaks six Indian languages and is a part-time deep-sea diver and a full-time movie buff.