Markus Manninen

Markus Manninen is a seasoned professional in visual effects and animation production, currently serving as Head of Visual Effects Production at LAIKA Studios, working on the Coraline 3D Remastered project. Previously, Markus held the role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Goodbye Kansas Group and Managing Director at Goodbye Kansas Studios, contributing significantly to the visual content and brand strategy. Experience includes leading digital transformation at Sanofi, serving as Producer and Senior VFX Supervisor at HB Wink Animation Productions, and overseeing visual effects as a Senior Visual Effects Supervisor at DreamWorks Animation, where strategic development of a new animation studio was achieved. Additional roles at Framestore CFC and Filmtecknarna highlight extensive expertise in animated content creation. Markus has a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Computer Science and Computer Graphics from KTH Royal Institute of Technology.