Former Spinmaster and Nickelodeon executive Jennifer Dodge has been named president of Paramount Animation.
Starting in January, Dodge will report to Paramount Pictures co-chairmen Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein and will oversee all operations of the studio’s animation group from development to release.
Dodge will replace Ramsey Naito, who announced his departure from Paramount Animation two weeks ago following the Paramount-Skydance merger and subsequent round of layoffs.
Upcoming Paramount Animation releases include next month’s SpongeBob Movie: Find Squarepants And towards 2026, Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie and The Legend of Anne: The Last Airbender.
Dodge most recently served as president of Spin Master Entertainment and Consumer Products, where he spearheaded the development and expansion of brands including: paw patrol and unicorn academyHi. She previously worked at a Nickelodeon kindergarten.
Goldberg and Greenstein commented, “Jennifer is an exceptional creative executive and producer with a track record of building franchises that connect with audiences around the world. Her deep understanding of storytelling, world-building and brand development makes her the ideal leader to shape the next era of Paramount Animation. We are thrilled to welcome her to the team.”
“I have always believed in the power of animation to inspire, entertain and unite audiences of all ages,” said Dodge. “Paramount has a rich tradition of bringing bold, imaginative stories to life, and I’m honored to join Dana, Josh, and the entire team to expand that vision and create the next generation of unforgettable animated films.”
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