JAYAKUMAR PRABHAKARAN NAIR

Founder

Thiruvananthapuram, India26 yrs 3 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 26 years of global media and entertainment experience
  • Led award-winning animated series and films
  • Expert in building scalable kids & family franchises
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in global media and entertainment, specializing in animation and franchise development.

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Skills

Core Skills

AnimationMedia Production

Other Skills

3D animation2D animationFlashStop MotionVFXInternational deal-makingProduction disciplineTheatreInternational Project ManagementVisual EffectsPowerPointFilm ProductionMobile GamesMayaComputer Animation

About

I am a media and entertainment professional with over 26 years of global experience in building, financing, producing, and distributing kids & family animation content across television, digital platforms, theatrical, and emerging media. I have led and shaped animation franchises from concept to global distribution, working with leading studios, broadcasters, and platforms across North America, Europe, Asia, and the MENA region. Over the years, I have served as Co-Executive Producer and senior creative–commercial lead on multiple award-winning animated television series, feature films, and home entertainment titles. My experience spans collaborations with global media companies including Walt Disney, Marvel Studios, Paramount Pictures, Universal, Lionsgate, BBC, Sony, Hallmark, and Cartoon Network, among others—bringing together creative vision, production discipline, and international deal-making. Today, through KYNZO Media Group, I work as a strategic advisor, consultant, and Executive Producer, partnering with: Studios and IP owners building scalable kids & family franchises Broadcasters and digital platforms seeking differentiated content strategies Investors and producers structuring international co-productions Indian and global companies navigating digital-first animation and IP monetization My core strengths lie in franchise strategy, global partnerships, co-production structuring, content positioning, and executive production oversight, with a strong belief that India can play a defining role in the future of global kids & family entertainment. I collaborate selectively on consulting, executive production, advisory, and speaking engagements. 📩 For collaborations or strategic conversations, feel free to connect or reach out directly.

Experience

Kynzo media group

Founder/CEO

Jan 2026Jan 2026 · 0 mo

Toonz media group

CEO

Aug 1999Nov 2025 · 26 yrs 3 mos · INDIA/IRELAND/SPAIN/NEWZEALAND/UK/USA/ NEWZEALAND · On-site

  • Toonz, a major provider of animation to the top US and European producers, is South Asia’s most admired animation studio and part of the international business conglomerate, Comcraft Group, based out of Geneva. Founded in 1999, Toonz’s client list includes the biggest names in media and entertainment like Marvel, Hallmark, Paramount, Disney, BBC and Cartoon Network. Toonz Animation offers its world-wide clientele end-to-end animation services including 3D animation, 2D animation (digital and traditional), Flash, Stop Motion and VFX on a full spectrum of media platforms. The Animation Magazine has heralded the company as one of the top-ten multimedia studios in the world. The sprawling, 18,000 sq ft state-of-the-art studio is based in the electronic city of Technopark in Trivandrum. Over 500 artists work in this facility staffed with top creative professionals from across the world, including Philippines, Singapore, Canada, USA and India.
3D animation2D animationFlashStop MotionVFXInternational deal-making+3

Education

Growth Institute

Scaling up - Master Business Course — Business Management

Jan 2020Jan 2020

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Management Development Programme — Media and Entertainment industry

Jan 2015Jan 2015

Harvard Business School Executive Education

Executive Development Programme

May 2014May 2014

University of Kerala

Institute of Chartered Accountants

CA

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