Who is the new global head of entertainment at Fremantle?

Ben Crompton has been appointed as Fremantle's new global head of entertainment.

What was Ben Crompton's previous role before joining Fremantle?

Before joining Fremantle, Ben Crompton was the vice president of international unscripted programming at NBCUniversal.

Who did Ben Crompton replace as global head of entertainment at Fremantle?

Ben Crompton replaces Andrew Llinares, who stepped down last month.

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Fremantle Taps NBCUniversal Exec for Entertainment Lead

5 Mar

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Summary

Ben Crompton appointed global head of entertainment at Fremantle.
Crompton previously led NBCUniversal's international unscripted programming.
He replaces Andrew Llinares, who stepped down last month.

Fremantle Taps NBCUniversal Exec for Entertainment Lead

Fremantle has announced Ben Crompton as its new global head of entertainment, effective later this month. Crompton's extensive background includes his recent role as VP of international unscripted programming at NBCUniversal. He also previously led U.S. operations for Lime Pictures.

Crompton will report directly to Fremantle Global CEO Jennifer Mullin. He expressed excitement about joining Fremantle, citing its reputation for creativity and innovation in developing groundbreaking formats. Mullin welcomed Crompton, highlighting his business acumen and deep industry understanding.