Solomon Rogers
Magnopus, Global Director of Innovation
In 2011, Sol founded REWIND, the UK’s leading immersive spatial design and innovation company, and led its leadership as CEO until its acquisition by Magnopus in 2021. Magnopus, founded in 2013 by Oscar winners Ben Grossmann and Alex Henning (HUGO CABRET), is known for its continuous innovation in the entertainment industry; its Emmy-nominated VR projects; its role as a leader in virtual production through its groundbreaking work on Disney’s THE LION KING (2019); and its pioneering work in building the spatial web.
Before REWIND, Sol was a senior university lecturer for 15 years in digital animation, VFX and emerging technology. He taught more than 1,300 students, wrote undergraduate and Masters degrees, and supervised PHDs during his tenure.
Sol is also Chairman of BAFTA’s Immersive Entertainment Advisory Group, and Chairman of Immerse UK – the first nationwide network for immersive companies working to make the UK the global leader in immersive technologies.
Sol considers Time the only thing of true value, and his greatest achievement is being a proud father of twins.
Magnopus
Founded in 2013 by Oscar-winning visual effects artists, Magnopus creates experiences and technologies that unite the physical and digital worlds. The world-class designers, artists, and engineers work from the company’s flagship studios in Los Angeles and London.
Magnopus is renowned for its ongoing innovations in the XR space for global brands including Disney, HBO, NASA, and Sony Music. After more than 170 groundbreaking projects, the Magnopus team has developed a platform that enables everyone to create and share cross-reality experiences easily.