MTV Networks International has promoted Jules Borkent to SVP of global acquisitions and international programming for Nickelodeon.
In the newly created position, Borkent will lead global acquisition and programming strategies, adding acquisition responsibilities for Nickelodeon Networks in the US.
Borkent is now working in close partnership with Nickelodeon US and worldwide channels across development, production and program financing.
Since joining Nickelodeon Europe in 1998, Borkent has most recently served as VP of programming, Nickelodeon International and has been responsible for a host of various pan-regional programming initiatives and productions.