New Post for Nickelodeon Animation Studios

Brian Keane is joining Nickelodeon Animation Studios as executive VP of production and operations, a newly created position.

Keane previously served as the COO and executive VP of Blue Sky Studios for over a decade. He will now oversee plans to scale, manage and support productions across Nickelodeon series, movies and its Studio business in Burbank and New York.

Keane will be based in Nickelodeon Animation’s offices in New York and report to Ramsey Naito, president of Nickelodeon Animation.

Angelique Yen, head of physical production, will report to Keane. Additionally, two new positions have been created reporting to Yen: Jennie Monica has been appointed VP of series production and Kara Lord Piersimoni will join as VP of production for Nickelodeon Movies.

“I have always admired Nickelodeon’s irreverent and creator-driven spirit, and I’m so excited to be joining the studio at a time of global growth and evolution,” said Keane. “I look forward to working with the Nick team on this transformative chapter ahead.”

“Brian’s love of animation, operational expertise and producorial spirit will greatly contribute to Nickelodeon’s culture and success,” said Naito. “Keane and Yen’s partnership fortifies our studio’s mission to produce and deliver the highest quality content for kids and families everywhere across multiple platforms.”