Ed Catmull

Ed Catmull is the co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios and former president of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios. With a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Utah, he pioneered groundbreaking technologies in computer graphics, playing a pivotal role in transforming animation through films like Toy Story, the world’s first feature-length computer-animated film. A visionary leader in both technology and creativity, Catmull is also the author of the bestselling book Creativity, Inc., where he shares insights on building innovative, collaborative cultures.