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Cyma Zarghami

سیما ضرغامی

Cyma Zarghami in 2018

Born(1962-12-15) December 15, 1962 (age 62)

Abadan, Imperial State of Iran

NationalityIranian American
OccupationFilm executive and producer
Years active2006–present
EmployerMiMo Studios
Known forFormer president of Nickelodeon and Viacom Media Networks
Spouse(s)George Obergfoll
Children3

Cyma Zarghami (Persian: سیما ضرغامی, born December 15, 1962) is an Iranian-born American film studio and former cable television executive who served as the president of Nickelodeon and Viacom Media Networks' Kids & Family Group from 2006 to 2018. She is the founder and CEO of MiMo Studios.

Early life

Zarghami was born in Abadan, Iran to an Iranian father, Gholam, and a Scottish mother, Catherine. The family later moved to Canada and finally to Englewood, New Jersey, where she graduated in the class of 1980 from the Dwight-Englewood School and was a recipient of the school's Distinguished Alumni Award. At Dwight-Englewood, she played

Cyma Zarghami

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Cyma Zarghami is the Founder and CEO of MIMO Studios, a female-owned and operated media company that specializes in kids and family content spanning preschool, animation and live action.

A 33-year veteran of Nickelodeon, from the beginning of her career in 1985 to being named its President in 2006, Zarghami is credited with nurturing the explosive growth and expansion into a multi-platform kids and family lifestyle brand. She ensured that the company’s output and workplace culture remained true to the brand’s primary mission to serve and be inclusive of all kids, and that work was rewarded by Nickelodeon being cited for decades as one of the most diverse and successful entertainment businesses.

The results of her leadership at Nickelodeon stand as some of the biggest cultural touchstones for several generations, like SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Blue’s Clues, Paw Patrol, iCarly, Rugrats, Doug, Double Dare, Kids’ Choice Awards, and more. As a career-advocate for kids, Zarghami also expanded Nickelodeon’s pro-social leadership role as a key com

Cyma Zarghami

American television executive

Cyma Zarghami

Cyma Zarghami in 2018

Born (1962-12-15) December 15, 1962 (age 62)

Abadan, Imperial State of Iran

NationalityIranian American
Occupation(s)Film executive and producer
Years active2006–present
EmployerMiMo Studios
Known forFormer president of Nickelodeon and Viacom Media Networks
SpouseGeorge Obergfoll
Children3

Cyma Zarghami (Persian: سیما ضرغامی, born December 15, 1962) is an Iranian-born American film studio and former cable television executive who served as the president of Nickelodeon and Viacom Media Networks' Kids & Family Group from 2006 to 2018. She is the founder and CEO of MiMo Studios.

Early life

Zarghami was born in Abadan, Iran to an Iranian father, Gholam, and a Scottish mother, Catherine.[1] The family later moved to Canada and finally to Englewood, New Jersey, where she graduated in the class of 1980 from the Dwight-Englewood School and was a recipient of the school's Distinguished Alumni Award.[2]

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