KAINE PATEL
Founder & CEO (Snipple Group)
A seasoned entrepreneur, Kaine founded Snipple ten years ago and has been instrumental in getting it onto the international stage. He has built strong partnerships with all of the world-leading animation studios, production companies and broadcasters, growing Snipple into the global animation outfit that it is today.
JONATHAN TINSAY
Founder & Studio Director (Snipple Philippines)
Jonathan is a renowned animation industry pioneer in the Philippines. He is responsible for the day to day running of the studio. His leadership, humility and decades of experience are the bedrock on which Snipple is built.
Starting in a one-bedroom apartment in 2011, Jonathan has built the studio into one of world’s best animation houses. His attention to detail and nurturing of a strong company culture help create a fun and rewarding work environment.
ROMY GARCIA
Founder & Creative Director (Snipple Philippines)
Romy is a highly respected artist and industry figure in the Philippines. He has a wealth of experience gained working for studios in Canada and Disneytoons Australia. Romy is responsible for Snipple consistently achieving the highest standards of quality across all creative activity. His influence can be seen through each and every one of our shows!
KARINA STANFORD-SMITH
Director, Snipple Originals
Karina has more than 30 years animation experience working with industry giants such as Disney, Nickelodeon, Amazon, CBBC, CITV, Aardman, Milkshake/Channel 5 and The Jim Henson Company.
She has worked on more than 25 long for animated series and produced shows such as award-winning Tickety Toc and Emmy nominated Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed.
VINCENT JAMES
Creative Director (Snipple Originals)
Vince has worked in animation for more than 30 years, designing, developing, storyboarding and directing various shows for clients including BBC, Nickelodeon, ITV, Children’s TV Workshop and Dreamworks. Vince has been twice BAFTA nominated and the recipient of awards such as the Golden Puccinella for design and an industry excellence award for his storyboards.
SIMON GODFREY
Director of Development (Snipple Originals)
Simon has more than 20 years working in various fields within the TV and animation industry including production, pitch development, design and advertising. He has designed for and developed properties for clients such as Beano Studios, BskyB, Coolabi, Random House, S4C and Zodiak Kids. His production clients include: m4e, Milkshake!, Sky Vision Productions and Wish Films.
SANJAY ASHAR
Chief Financial Officer (Snipple Group)
Sanjay has worked in music, TV, film and radio with entrepreneurs and high-growth companies. He is a Chartered Management Accountant and has an MBA from Cranfield School of Management.
MICHAEL HEGARTY
Head of International Partnerships
Michael brings over 15 years of experience in cultivating meaningful business relationships and driving growth. For seven years, he led the sales division at House of Cool in Toronto where he building out all aspects of pre-productions services and co-production opportunities.
As Head of International Partnerships, Michael oversees key relationships with studios, producers, directors, and animation executives worldwide. His focus includes initiating discussions and partnerships for all production needs, co-productions, general business opportunities, and facilitating strategic alliances with vendor studios.
STEPHEN SALTZMAN
Non-Executive Chair (Snipple Group)
Stephen is a highly experienced lawyer and advisor in the field of media and entertainment with extensive domestic and international knowledge of the industry. He has worked on advising leading figures and companies on innovative and complex international distribution, co-production, and co-financing transactions as well as cross-border transactions involving the creation, production, financing, and/or exploitation of content, and brand building.
Stephen is Head of International Entertainment, Media at Fieldfisher, LLP, one of Europe’s leading law firms. Prior to moving to London, Stephen was based in LA and regularly appeared on The Hollywood Reporter’s “Power Lawyers Top 100” list and on Variety’s “Dealmakers Impact Report”.