Bangalore: The Walt Disney Company in India announced the appointment of Avinash Pant as Executive Director, Marketing, Walt Disney International. In this role Pant will be responsible for building the Disney brand by driving the company's marketing strategy. He will be also coordinating all Disney business marketing efforts and provide leadership in developing key global and local franchises in India. He will also oversee corporate communications as well as the Creative Design Cell and Live Events. He will be based in the Mumbai, which is the head office of Walt Disney, in India. Avinash Pant said, "India is one of the most exciting and rapidly changing markets in the world. This role represents an exciting opportunity to increase Disney's brand presence here and connect with our consumers in a deeper, richer and more relevant way." Pant holds a Bachelor degree in Engineering and a PGDM in Marketing from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. Avinash Pant was working in Coca Cola company from past 14 years. He has experience in strategic marketing, brand management, innovation, media planning and buying, consumer activation and sales. Mahesh Samat, Country Manager, Managing Director, said, "We are focused on building a family entertainment brand in India, Avinash will be charged with creating and maximizing opportunities for families to enjoy and connect with Disney's creativity and content."