Jay Ward

Jay Ward

CA, US
Innovation Speaker, Creative Director at Pixar

As Creative Director for the world of Cars, Jay Ward consults on all CARS-related projects around the world, providing automotive and franchise expertise to both Disney and its partners in matters pertaining to Consumer Products, Interactive, Marketing, Publishing, and Theme Parks. He also serves as a liaison with automotive manufacturers and museums working on Pixar-related projects. Jay was the automotive and later franchise creative consultant on all three 'CARS' films, the Cars Toons, and Cars Land at Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California. In addition to his work on Cars projects, Jay worked in the art departments of Monsters Inc., Ratatouille, and Brave, and served as the associate producer of the 2008 Pixar short film "Presto." Ward also runs the campus classic car show, the "Pixar Motorama" hosting vehicles from Jay Leno, Chip Foose, and many others.

As Creative Director for the world of Cars, Jay Ward consults on all CARS-related projects around the world, providing automotive and franchise expertise to both Disney and its partners in matters pertaining to Consumer Products, Interactive, Marketing, Publishing, and Theme Parks. He also serves as a liaison with automotive manufacturers and museums working on Pixar-related projects. Jay was the automotive and later franchise creative consultant on all three 'CARS' films, the Cars Toons, and Cars Land at Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California. In addition to his work on Cars projects, Jay worked in the art departments of Monsters Inc., Ratatouille, and Brave, and served as the associate producer of the 2008 Pixar short film "Presto." Ward also runs the campus classic car show, the "Pixar Motorama" hosting vehicles from Jay Leno, Chip Foose, and many others.

Storytelling for Business

Storytelling is the #1 business skill necessary to connect, motivate, and lead people in today's world. Stories compel us to engage in experiences, learn lessons, and define our values and ourselves within our organization. Jay Ward brings his experience creating and developing blockbuster films at Pixar, and provides practical strategies that teach and inspire people and teams to connect more effectively with audiences on an emotional level. Jay uses the power of storytelling to bridge the...
Inspirational / Life-changing

Storytelling and Big Data

Big data is changing everything from content development to culture itself. Jay Ward, a  Pixar story veteran will share how big data is being used to create great stories and characters in films like Cars, Inside Out and beyond. Jay's experience and insight will empower and inspire publishers, advertisers and innovators on how to forge stronger, more meaningful connections with consumers.
Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Inspiring Creativity in the Workplace

One of the most essential resources for any business to stay competitive is new ideas that spark innovation. As  the Creative Director at Pixar Animation Studios, Jay Ward participated in building and sustaining the creative culture at Pixar from startup to the most successful filmmaking group in the history of Hollywood. Jay's engaging and action-oriented talk will provide strategies on how to create a culture that encourages and nurtures new ideas, and embraces fear and failing as...
Educational / Informative

The Future of Cars and Entertainment

Jay Ward was raised in a car shop, he is a "car nerd" and he's the Creative Director of the hit movie Cars - working for Disney and Pixar. Who better than Jay to have visibility into trends and the future of entertainment and cars?
Educational / Informative

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