Phunware names new CEO, taps Disney+ veteran for AI platform push

Phunware Inc (NASDAQ:PHUN, FRA:2RJA) said Thursday it has appointed Dmitry Kroshka as CEO and brought in a product consultancy led by a former Disney+ executive to accelerate a strategic update of its mobile guest intelligence platform. Kroshka, who has served as a senior advisor to the company since October 2025, will lead what Phunware is calling its "2.0 Strategy," focused on converting the company's mobile, location-aware, and customer engagement capabilities into a unified, AI-enabled platform for large-property operators in hospitality, healthcare, and adjacent markets.