MD Named at FremantleMedia Italia

LONDON/ROME: Lorenzo Mieli has been tapped to lead FremantleMedia’s Italian operations as managing director.

In his post at FremantleMedia Italia, Mieli reports to Monica Galer, FremantleMedia’s head of Northern and Southern Europe. He will lead FremantleMedia’s production operations and business development activities in the territory. FremantleMedia Italia was formerly known as Grundy Italia.

"We are delighted that Lorenzo will be leading FremantleMedia’s efforts to build upon our presence in the Italian market with our new company name of FremantleMedia Italia," said Galer. "Lorenzo has a very strong background in the Italian television industry with a history of creating inspiring entertainment for audiences in Italy and worldwide. His experience makes him ideally placed to drive our creative and commercial efforts in Italy, working as part of FremantleMedia’s broader global network.”

Mieli previously worked at Italian fiction producers Luxe Vide before forming his own company, Wilder, which was later acquired by Fox International Channels Italy.