Paramount Animation President Ramsey Naito Exits Amid Skydance Merger Restructuring

Ramsey Naito is stepping down as President of Paramount Animation after over eight years, a move coinciding with the recent Skydance-Paramount merger and a broader company restructuring under new CEO David Ellison. Naito, who also led Nickelodeon Animation, played a key role in revitalizing major franchises such as PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, while fostering new original content. Ellison's restructuring involves widespread layoffs, impacting about 2,000 U.S. jobs, aimed at eliminating redundancies and realigning the company's focus on long-term growth. Naito expressed pride in the creative spirit and collaboration of her team, emphasizing the joy of leading talented storytellers and artists. Her departure marks a significant leadership change as Paramount Animation prepares for a new phase under fresh guidance. The company continues to navigate challenges related to the merger with an emphasis on strengthening its future content strategy.