Apr 10, 2026 11:30am PT

Nickelodeon Animation Studios Names Alec Botnick as President

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Alec Botnick has been named president of Nickelodeon Animation Studios, according to a memo obtained by Variety from Paramount’s Chair of TV Media George Cheeks.

A longtime CBS exec, Botnick will lead the studio into its next chapter while continuing to serve in his current role as executive vice president of CBS Studios comedy development, alternative and animation.

As the head of Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Botnick will help the studio reinvent its approach to reaching preschoolers and evolve into a multi-platform brand. He’ll also take charge of Nickelodeon’s unscripted arm, which includes the Kids’ Choice Awards. Of course, he will also guide the development of new TV series while overseeing Nick’s most important franchises like “SpongeBob SquarePants” and “Paw Patrol.”