Fremantle is bringing its scripted business in North America under Christian Vesper, CEO of Global Drama and Film. He will now bring all drama and film operations for Fremantle to both the US and Europe.
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As part of the shift, Dante Di Loreto — who has served as Fremantle's North American president of scripted entertainment since 2017 and helped build the banner's drama lineup (including the award-winning Showtime series "Fellow Travelers") — will transition to a producing deal with Fremantle.
Fremantle’s North American scripted business and labels will now report directly to Vesper, who will continue to report to Andrea Scrosati, Group COO and CEO Continental Europe. (Scrosati, in turn, will report to Jennifer Mullin, CEO of Fremantle Group.)
The management shake-up reflects an ongoing restructuring of Fremantle's global business. In the UK, the group recently laid off all staff at drama producer Euston Films and documentary label Undeniable. The labels have not yet officially closed, despite having no staff. In confirming the cuts, a Fremantle representative said they were "part of ongoing strategic planning" and "measures needed to create a more effective, coordinated and streamlined approach" to its business.
