Cartoon Network Promotes Curtis Lelash, Tramm Wigzell

ATLANTA: Cartoon Network has elevated seasoned development execs Curtis Lelash and Tramm Wigzell to senior VP of original series.

In their new positions, Lelash and Wigzell will co-head the original series group, where they will expand the channel’s portfolio of original video and multiplatform programming. The pair will work out of Burbank under Rob Sorcher, Cartoon Network’s chief content officer.

Lelash was hired by Cartoon Network in 2005 and most recently served as VP of comedy animation, charged with the development and ongoing supervision of the channel’s animated comedy series. Wigzell previously served as VP of multiplatform. He has been working at Cartoon Network since 2002, during which time he has contributed to the development of the global Ben 10 franchise.

“Curtis and Tramm are both well-respected in the animation industry for their approach to talent and development, and their creative and executive acumen have resulted in some of our biggest hits and franchises,” said Sorcher. “This newly connected structure leverages diverse viewpoints, and reflects overall dynamics in the kids’ media landscape.”