LEE ANN CHMIELEWSKI–LARSEN NAMED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION, VIACOM KIDS AND FAMILY GROUP
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NEW YORK – Feb. 2, 2016 – Veteran production executive Lee Ann Chmielewski-Larsen has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Production, Viacom Kids and Family Group, it was announced today by Sarah Levy, Chief Operating Officer, Viacom Kids and Family Group. In her new role, Chmielewski-Larsen will head up all physical production and production management for existing and future live-action series, original TV movies, short form content and live events across the entire Viacom Kids and Family portfolio of brands which includes: Nickelodeon; Nick at Nite; Nick Jr.; Nicktoons; TeenNick; TV Land and CMT. Larsen will continue to be based in New York and report to Levy.
"Lee Ann has a deep partnership with our content teams and ensures we continue to evolve our production capabilities to keep our pipeline flowing with content for our audiences," said Levy. "As she adds oversight of production for TV Land and CMT, Lee Ann is a vital resource, as each brand ramps up the programming slate and live events."
As Executive President of Production, Chmielewski-Larsen will oversee all planning for production facilities and broadcast operations; supervising all physical production and technical and operational personnel; and managing all production budgets and plans for the networks under Viacom Kids and Family Group.
A 25-year veteran of Nickelodeon, she most recently served as Senior Vice President, Production Nickelodeon Group, overseeing production for all Nickelodeon networks and their hit live-action series and live TV events. Chmielewski-Larsen has worked on several iconic Nick series such as iCarly, Victorious and Big Time Rush, as well as popular TV movies and specials like Rufus and the Nickelodeon Ho-Ho Holiday Special. She also spearheaded production logistics for Nick Jr. animation and live-action shows, including hits like Bubble Guppies and Blaze and the Monster Machines. Additionally, she supervised the physical production for Nickelodeon's annual live TV events, Kids' Choice Awards, Kids' Choice Sports and Nickelodeon HALO Awards.
Throughout her tenure with Nickelodeon, Chmielewski-Larsen has held several positions within the production management group. She joined the network in 1991 as a production coordinator and worked on Weinerville and Legends of the Hidden Temple. She rose through the ranks and was named Vice President of Production in 2000, and became Senior Vice President of Production in 2008. Over the years, she's played an instrumental role in development and production of several classic Nickelodeon series including All That, The Amanda Show and Kenan and Kel.
Chmielewski-Larsen is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and she received a Master of Arts degree from Governors State University.
Nickelodeon, now in its 36th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature film offerings. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).
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