About me
Munira is a visionary leader and seasoned technologist, currently serving as the Vice President of Technology at Walt Disney Animation Studios. With over 20 years of experience as a filmmaker and technologist in the animation and visual effects industry, Munira developed a passion for the magic of storytelling early on. Driven by a desire to push the boundaries of what’s possible, Munira thrives at the intersection of technology and creativity.
Today, she channels that passion into leading technology teams that bridge the gap between creativity and cutting-edge innovation. She focuses on building happy, healthy, and inclusive teams that work together in collaborative environments where diverse perspectives can thrive and deliver on ambitious goals.
With a proven track record in managing large, multi-disciplinary teams across global locations, Munira’s expertise lies in transforming production pipelines, optimizing workflows, strategic consensus building, and creating new capabilities for everyone in the studio through technology, especially the artists. Her leadership has been instrumental across multiple studios, including Dreamworks Animation and Walt Disney Animation Studios, leading to the successful delivery of several top-grossing animated films, with her teams playing a key role in achieving both creative excellence and operational efficiency.
