New MD at FremantleMedia Belgium

CANNES: Gert Verpeet has been named managing director of FremantleMedia Belgium, responsible for the company’s production operations.

 

He is further responsible for developing existing and new relationships with broadcast and non-broadcast partners in Belgium’s French and Flemish markets. Verpeet will be focused on the co-production opportunities with companies in France and the Netherlands. Most recently at FremantleMedia, Verpeet was overseeing the introduction of a second French-language version of The Farmer Wants a Wife for the Belgian market, which launches October 25 on TVI.

 

Monica Galer, the head of Northern and Southern Europe for FremantleMedia, said: “I am extremely excited to have Gert as our managing director at FremantleMedia Belgium. He has been acting in the role on an interim basis since July and has done a fantastic job, particularly in extending FremantleMedia’s presence in Belgium’s French-speaking market. We believe Gert is the perfect choice to enliven co-productions between Belgium, the Netherlands and France, helping the company bring inspiring entertainment for both French and Flemish audiences within Belgium.”

 

Verpeet said: “I have worked with FremantleMedia for some time now, and I see a number of very exciting opportunities for us in Belgium. I’m looking forward to leading the team in Belgium and continuing to grow our business.”