Speech Graphics delivers pioneering facial animation technology to the entertainment industry, working with clients such as Warner Brothers and Def Jam Recordings. Based on over 20 years of R&D in speech technology and procedural facial dynamics, our software produces high-quality facial animation from audio alone, with no need for motioncapture. Speech Graphics spun out of the University of Edinburgh’s world-renowned School of Informatics in 2010 under the leadership of founders Michael Berger and Gregor Hofer, and game industry veteran Colin Macdonald.Speech Graphics has won several awards for its speech-driven animation technology, including the prestigious John Logie Baird Award for innovation, an LT-Innovate Award, a Santander Entrepreneurial Award, and game industry awards including a 2015 Develop Award for Best Creative Outsourcer and 2015 TIGA Award for Best Animation Supplier. The company has also received several development grants, including grants from Scottish Enterprise and the University of Abertay.

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Gregor Hofer

Jack Litster-Campbell

Emily Peterson

Gabor Toro

Pauline Lecomte

Heather J Riva

Bartosz Haratym

Zsolt Mencseli

Michael Berger

James Scott (FRSA)

Douglas Montgomery

Dimitri Palaz

Dan Geoffrey

Alan Murray

The Leadership Team at Speech Graphics is responsible for steering the company's strategic direction and operational excellence. This group of senior executives oversees key functions such as operations, technology, finance, engineering, and creative technologies, ensuring that their pioneering facial animation solutions continue to deliver exceptional value to clients in the entertainment industry. They also play a crucial role in fostering innovation, securing development grants, and maintaining the company's esteemed reputation within both the academic and commercial sectors.

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