Nicole Clemens to Lead Prime Video International Originals

Nicole Clemens, former president of the now-defunct Paramount Television Studios and president of original scripted series for Paramount+, has been tapped as VP and head of international originals for Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, effective July 7.

Clemens will oversee the development and production of original movies and series across more than 20 territories and manage teams across Europe, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, North Africa, Canada and Australia.

Clemens will onboard and spend time at Amazon MGM Studios’ headquarters in Culver City, California, before relocating to London.

Javiera Balmaceda, head of international originals for Latin America, Canada and Australia; Tara Erer, head of international originals for Northern Europe; Nicole Morganti, head of international originals for Southern Europe; and John Holmes, director of international originals production and post will report directly to Clemens.

“Nicole is a highly respected and experienced media executive, who most recently served as president of Paramount Television Studios, where she led the development and production of a wide range of global hit shows, including our very own Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Reach and Cross,” said Kelly Day, VP of Prime Video International, in an internal announcement.

She added, “Nicole will guide our future international originals slate as we invest for the long term in international series and movies. I’m so proud of the work we’ve done, and I know Nicole’s leadership will take us to even greater heights.”