Michael Sanders

Michael Sanders is an accomplished industry leader with extensive experience in visual services and creative technology, currently serving as the VP of Visual Services and Creative Technology at Activision since November 2014. Prior to this role, Michael held various senior positions at Industrial Light & Magic from September 1997 to November 2014, including Director of Virtual Production, where innovative practices for production and computer graphics were implemented. A co-founder of The Noble Factor, Michael also contributed significantly to advanced technology rehabilitation and human performance analytics. Educational background includes studies at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Michael’s expertise spans across eSports, VR/AR, performance capture, and a range of other creative and technical domains in visual entertainment.