Gaumont Hires Amazon Studios Alum for Animation & Family Team

Gaumont has appointed former Amazon Studios development executive Michelle Sullivan to be the company’s VP creative executive for animation and family.

Sullivan will officially join Gaumont in August. She will be based out of the Los Angeles office and report to Terry Kalagian, senior VP of creative development for animation and family. Sullivan will work alongside Kimberly Dennison, VP of creative development, sourcing projects to be developed into animated and live-action series in the animation and family space.

As a development executive for Amazon Studios, Sullivan was instrumental in developing and overseeing the production of Amazon Kids Originals scripted animated children’s series, including Do, Re & Mi, Jessy and Nessy, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Wishenpoof, Click Clack Moo, Creative Galaxy and Emmy-nominated Bookaboo. Prior to that, she led National Geographic’s kids and family digital initiatives. She also held positions with a focus on kids and teens at AOL and MXG.

Kalagian said: “I am so excited to have Michelle Sullivan joining our team. Her creative vision is aligned with Gaumont’s and the energy and expertise she brings to the group will further inspire us in our ongoing quest to develop meaningful stories and compelling characters.”