Fremantle is reorganising the management of its global fiction business: Katie O’Connell Marsh will take over as head of the newly created Global Scripted Hub and, as CEO of the unit, will be responsible for the strategic direction of its international television and film operations.

With this appointment, Fremantle is also filling the vacancy left by Christian Vesper, who has left the company after around ten years as CEO of Global Drama and Film. O’Connell Marsh will be based in London, reporting directly to Andrea Scrosati, Group COO and CEO of Continental Europe, report to the global management team and are members of it.

The newly established Global Scripted Hub will in future bring together the creative, commercial and strategic management of Fremantle’s fiction business. The aim is to coordinate the international development and production of series and film projects across the company’s global labels.

O’Connell Marsh has many years’ experience in the international film and television industry. She co-founded the international TV division of Gaumont and subsequently held management positions at DreamWorks Animation and Platform One Media . Most recently, she worked as an executive producer on projects for Apple TV+ and was a member of the board of EuropaCorp to.

Andrea Scrosati described O’Connell Marsh as an experienced leader with a keen understanding of international markets and target audiences. She will play a key role in further developing Fremantle’s global fiction business.

O’Connell Marsh also commented on her move, saying she was looking forward to joining the company at an exciting time and to working with the global teams to further expand Fremantle’s creative strength and international portfolio.