Sydney, Australia, 5 July 2011 – Ben Richardson has been named Vice President and General Manager for Nickelodeon Australia, it was announced today by Katrina Southon, Sr. Vice President and Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks Australia and New Zealand.
Mr. Richardson replaces Ms. Southon, who was promoted to her current position in February 2011. Seen in over 2.3 million Australian television homes, Nickelodeon Australia is a joint venture between Viacom International Media Networks and XYZnetworks.