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CMO Moves

CMO Moves – Week of January 26, 2026

By: Christian Banach
on January 26, 2026

This week’s top CMO moves span entertainment, commerce, enterprise SaaS, and AI—signals for brand, GTM, and campaigns. Read the highlights, then scan the full list.

Asad Ayaz named Chief Marketing and Brand Officer at Disney

This is a newly created role and the first time Disney has put a single top marketing leader across the entire company. The remit is built around a more connected approach to how Disney reaches audiences, elevates campaigns, and supports business goals across segments. Agency lens: A unified, cross-segment marketing organization signals more integrated brand + campaign work across creative, media, and experiential....

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Christian Banach
Christian Banach is the founder of NextBigWin and a leader in agency growth and business development, bringing over 20 years of experience. He serves on the 4A’s Expert Network and has helped holdco agencies, such as Energy BBDO, and independents win millions in new business from brands like Disney, Toyota, and Kohl’s.