Paris-based Xilam Animation, the studio behind "Oggy and the Cockroaches", "Zig & Sharko" and the Oscar-nominated feature "I Lost My Body", appoints Caterina Gonnelli-Linden co-chief executive over content, operations, distribution and HR, while Marc du Pontavice remains CEO and concentrates on strategy, shareholder relations and expanding feature film production. Camille Wiplier, who leads operations, IT and technical services, and Safaa Benazzouz, who runs distribution, marketing and merchandising strategy, become deputy CEOs. Xilam employs more than 450 people in Paris, Angoulême and Ho Chi Minh City, sells a catalogue of more than 3,000 episodes in more than 190 countries, and aims to release one new film a year from 2026.

Primary: Xilam Animation, press release via Business Wire, 6 October 2026