Gaumont centralizes its Animation, Kids & Family division in Europe under the leadership of Terry Kalagian

Gaumont announced today the centralization of its Animation, Kids & Family division in Europe under the leadership of Terry Kalagian, who has been appointed as President of Global Animation, Kids & Family.“Terry has been a brilliant executive at Gaumont for many years, and we are thrilled to promote her to lead our global animation division from Paris. Her relationships with talent, broadcasters, and internal teams has proven to be an invaluable asset to the company. Combined with our strategic push on animated TV shows and films, this new direction will enable Gaumont to expand its theatrical portfolio and offer compelling family entertainment to audiences on every screen worldwide,” Christophe Riandee, Vice CEO of Gaumont, said.

Under her new role, Kalagian, based in Paris, will be tasked with overseeing will the global operations of the Gaumont animation division, which will also maintain a US presence developing and producing content. The division will report to Kalagian in  Europe. Upon assuming the role, she will report to Christophe Riandee, Vice CEO, Gaumont. The industry veteran is credited with contributing to the Peabody and multiple Emmy® award-winning "Stillwater" for Apple TV+, "Do, Re & Mi" for Amazon Prime, and "Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles" for Netflix.

President of Gaumont US, Nicolas Atlan, continues to oversee all scripted operations in North America, Latin America, and Spain, as President, Gaumont US. “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Terry for over two decades, and I couldn’t be more thrilled for her as she embarks on this new, incredibly deserving journey. While I’ll deeply miss having her as my partner here in the Los Angeles office, I’m eagerly anticipating the remarkable achievements she and her team will undoubtedly accomplish in Paris,” Atlan said.

The decision to centralize the animation division in Europe aligns with the increasingly popular strategy of globalization of US children’s and family content buyers. “I’m thankful to Nicolas (Atlan), my partner and accomplice in all things entertainment, for giving me the opportunity to join him on this amazing journey we have had together at Gaumont.  As the animation market has shifted, we must refocus on where the business is, which is international. While I’m more than sad to have to part with my scripted drama team, I’m excited about the challenge, ready to seize the opportunity, and grateful to Christophe and Sidonie for their trust,” said Terry Kalagian, President of Global Animation, Kids & Family.