Chris Cookson

Education

Cookson holds a Biosystems Engineering degree and an Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University.

Career

As President of Sony Pictures Technologies, Cookson oversaw the development and implementation of the studio’s technology policy and processes. He also served as Sony Pictures’ chief liaison with other Sony Corporation businesses in the area of technology. Cookson holds more than 50 United States. patents, including several involving DVDs, and has been leading the effort to maintain high standards of quality on theatrical digital post production technologies.

Cookson opened Sony Pictures’ dedicated 4K Digital Intermediate facility, Colorworks, where world-renowned colorists utilize state-of-the-art technology to master movies in 2D and 3D. He also acts as the studio’s representative and a top advisor to the Sony Corporation on all things 3D and is the Chief Officer overseeing the Sony 3D Technology Center based on the Sony Pictures Studio lot.

Cookson is also leading the studio’s effort to roll-out cloud-based production tools. Prior to joining Sony Pictures, Cookson was Chief Technology Officer of Warner Brothers

Entertainment and President of the Warner Brothers Technical Operations Division.

He became Chief Technology Officer in 1999, and began his career with Warner Brothers in 1992.

Sony announced the closure of its technologies unit in January 2014 and Cookson was laid official

Achievements

• Cookson is a fellow of The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He has been awarded three Emmys, including the Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award, and has served on the Committee for Engineering Awards.