"Keith is a motivated leader whose passion for quality content will keep Nickelodeon and Nicktoons Network at the highest level of creative excellence," said Cohn.

"He has played a crucial role in aligning the Nick and Nicktoons brands, and his understanding of the latest programming trends will bring a wealth of new possibilities to both networks. We are excited to see what he brings to our various lines of business in this expanded role."

Additionally, he will also work with Nick International Development to develop strategy for the distribution of content, creation of outlets for distribution and
how best to leverage overall value.

In 2003, Dawkins was named the first-ever GM of Nicktoons Networks, overseeing the day- to-day production and operations of the network. He was instrumental in creating the Nicktoons Network Animation Festival. Dawkins also recently launched Nicktoons' new, original series, Shorts
in a Bunch, an extension of the festival that celebrates the best short-form content that Nickelodeon's global development team has to offer and Edgar & Ellen.

Prior to Nickelodeon, Dawkins served as a supervising producer at VH1, where he oversaw numerous long-form programming and led the network's short- form news coverage of a variety of topics and live events.