Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Paramount International Markets President Pam Kaufman Exits
Pam Kaufman, a long-time executive at Paramount, is leaving her position.
She began at Paramount in 1997 and has held various roles, including leading Nickelodeon's marketing.
Kaufman was instrumental in expanding Nickelodeon into a global brand, introducing successful franchises such as SpongeBob SquarePants.
She also oversaw international markets and consumer products.
Her departure follows a recent sale and restructuring of the company.
The new structure led to changes in the leadership team, leading to her departure.
Pam Kaufman is leaving her role as President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products and Experiences at Paramount.
Kaufman joined Paramount in 1997, rising through the ranks and contributing to Nickelodeon's growth.
She was key in developing successful franchises including SpongeBob SquarePants and PAW Patrol.
Her responsibilities expanded to include international markets and consumer products.
Her exit follows a company restructuring after its sale.
- Who
- Pam Kaufman
- What
- Exiting her role as President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products and Experiences at Paramount
- When
- Announced internally on an unspecified date.
- Where
- Paramount
- Why
- Due to restructuring following the sale to Skydance Media.
- Executive
- Pam Kaufman
- Former Role
- President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products and Experiences
- Company
- Paramount
- Tenure
- Since 1997
- Key Achievements
- Transforming Nick into a global brand, launching franchises like SpongeBob, TMNT, and PAW Patrol; leading $7B in retail sales