MUMBAI: ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS), part of ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI), is all set to launch a new kids content division and has appointed Nickelodeon executive Nina Hahn to head the operations.

Viacom said that VIS Kids will allow for the expansion of the studio’s global kids content pipeline, further broadening its offering to include short and long form content that will be produced and sold to third parties, in addition to ViacomCBS brands and platforms.

From London, Hahn will hold her current role as SVP of production & development at Nickelodeon International. In the meantime she will be taking on the additional responsibilities as head of VIS Kids.

Hahn will closely work with ViacomCBS International Studios and ViacomCBS Networks Americas president Juan Acosta. She will continue to report to VCNI kids and family EVP Jules Borkent.

“VIS has an existing footprint in the kids arena with successful series like Club 57 and Noobees, so we felt it’s time to launch our own kids division of ViacomCBS International Studios. Nina has been a driving force behind many of Nickelodeon’s ground-breaking and award-winning series across the globe, and I am confident she will build on VIS’ momentum at the helm of VIS Kids,” said Acosta.

Hahn added, “I’m honoured to be heading up VIS Kids and plan to establish deep, diverse and inclusive roots in kids content.”