Ben Richardson to replace Katrina Southon as head of Viacom in Australia and New Zealand

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Viacom International Media Network’s vice president and general manager of Nickelodeon has been given responsibility for all of Viacom’s brands in Australia and New Zealand as the region’s new senior vice president and general manager.

Ben Richardson, who has managed Nickelodeon since 2011, replaces Katrina Southon, who is leaving the company after 17 years and three years in the top job.

Richardson will be responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of the Viacom brands including MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central and report directly to David Lynn, managing director and executive vice president of Viacom for the UK, Australia and Eastern Europe.