Nickelodeon names managers for new gaming division

SAN FRANCISCO The Nickelodeon Kids and Family Games Group, recently formed to provide its audiences with innovative gaming experiences, announced several new key management appointments. David Bergantino has been named vp of premium games production; Shaan Kandawalla, vp of retail and licensed Games; and Pete Banks, vp of engineering. The announcements were made by Dave Williams, senior vp and general manager, Nickelodeon Kids and Family Games Group, to whom the team will continue to report.

“Gaming is the number-one thing that Nickelodeon Kids and Family Group audiences do online and our Games Group is constantly creating and providing engaging, tailored gaming experiences for them across all our properties,” said Williams. “To lead these new developments, we need dedicated leadership.  These managers are extremely talented and will help shape the next phase of our growth in games.”