John Lasseter
Head of Skydance Animation in Hollywood, California
John Lasseter is the Head of Skydance Animation and one of the pioneers of using computer graphics imagery (CGI) for animated movies. In his illustrious career, he has worked as a producer, writer, animator, and director. He has worked as the chief creative officer for Walt Disney Animation Studio and Pixar and has won several awards and accolades for his outstanding work in the field of animation. Lasseter has been highly instrumental in the success of several projects by Pixar and Walt Disney including the box-office blockbusters Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, and Cars. Lasseter now works as the Head of Skydance Animation and is responsible for the creative direction and strategy for the studio.