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I’m Mohan Subramaniam, an animation executive with over 30 years in the media and animation industry. I’ve led creative direction, production, and team development across global studios, delivering high-quality animation with integrity and purpose. I’m a hands-on leader and mentor who communicates clearly to motivate teams, influence stakeholders, and build lasting client relationships. I thrive in collaborative, energetic environments that unlock artists’ potential and solve production challenges with innovative, practical solutions.…I’m Mohan Subramaniam, an animation executive with over 30 years in the media and animation industry. I’ve led creative direction, production, and team development across global studios, delivering high-quality animation with integrity and purpose. I’m a hands-on leader and mentor who communicates clearly to motivate teams, influence stakeholders, and build lasting client relationships. I thrive in collaborative, energetic environments that unlock artists’ potential and solve production challenges with innovative, practical solutions.

Mohan Subramaniam

Animation Director, Film Director, Executive Producer, +2

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I’m Mohan Subramaniam, an animation executive with over 30 years in the media and animation industry. I’ve led creative direction, production, and team development across global studios, delivering high-quality animation with integrity and purpose. I’m a hands-on leader and mentor who communicates clearly to motivate teams, influence stakeholders, and build lasting client relationships. I thrive in collaborative, energetic environments that unlock artists’ potential and solve production challenges with innovative, practical solutions.…I’m Mohan Subramaniam, an animation executive with over 30 years in the media and animation industry. I’ve led creative direction, production, and team development across global studios, delivering high-quality animation with integrity and purpose. I’m a hands-on leader and mentor who communicates clearly to motivate teams, influence stakeholders, and build lasting client relationships. I thrive in collaborative, energetic environments that unlock artists’ potential and solve production challenges with innovative, practical solutions.

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I’m Mohan Subramaniam, an animation executive with over 30 years in the media and animation industry. I’ve led creative direction, production, and team development across global studios, delivering high-quality animation with integrity and purpose.

I’m a hands-on leader and mentor who communicates clearly to motivate teams, influence stakeholders, and build lasting client relationships. I thrive in collaborative, energetic environments that unlock artists’ potential and solve production challenges with innovative, practical solutions.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Consultant at Independent / Executive Consultant

January 1, 2021 - Present

Responsible for understanding and translating client creative and technical requirements into high-quality animation solutions; led and supervised all aspects of production from concept through post-production; managed international production pipelines across Europe and Asia; owned projects and ensured on-time delivery.

Executive Producer at Imira Entertainment, Spain

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Series Director – Teen Animated Television Series, International Co-Production. Directed a teen animated series with partners including Televisió de Catalunya, Melon Animation, Toonz Media Group, and Telegael. Full creative and production oversight across script supervision, art direction, pre-production, CGI pipeline, post-production, and delivery.

Executive Director at Imira Entertainment, Spain

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Series Director – Lucky Fred (Season 2). Provided creative leadership across production, including script supervision, art direction, storyboard review, and oversight of animation and post-production to maintain visual quality and storytelling across international studios.

Chief Development Officer at Toonz Media Group, India

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Established a robust development unit, mentored multidisciplinary teams, and developed pitch-ready materials for major broadcasters (Disney India, Nickelodeon India, Cartoon Network India, Discovery Asia). Secured six commissions and US$3 million in revenue; built a harmonised creative environment and strong client relationships.

Executive Consultant at Various in Europe and Asia

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2014

Founder / Creative Consultant – Animation & Media. Provided concept development, creative direction, production consultancy, and training to studios and media companies; advised on creative strategy, pipelines, and team development to raise quality and efficiency.

Creative Director at VGI Entertainment, UK

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Head of Development / IP & Creative Strategy. Established a development unit, defined overall strategy and branding, and supervised animation production across multiple European and Asian studios; represented IP at markets to secure partnerships.

Creative Director at Toonz Animation, India

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Studio Head / Head of Animation – Greenfield Start-Up. Led start-up formation, defined production pipeline, secured US/European client work within six months, built nationwide recruitment, and implemented training programs.

Creative Director at Cartoon Network, Hong Kong

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999

Executive Producer – Promotional Idents (South East Asia). Directed concept to delivery, achieving high creative standards and contributing to award-winning promotional content; led production management across the region.

Managing Director / Founder & Creative Director at Animata Productions, Singapore

January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1999

Founder & Creative Director – Animation Studio. Built a 2D animation studio producing campaigns across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and India; oversaw client briefs, concept development, scheduling, production management, and delivery.