Former STUDIOCANAL Exec Katrina Neylon Joins Fremantle

FremantleMedia International has tapped Katrina Neylon for the role of executive VP of global content.

Neylon, who most recently was executive VP of international sales and marketing at STUDIOCANAL, will be reporting into Jens Richter, the CEO of FremantleMedia International. She is tasked with managing the existing global content team and overseeing the acquisition strategy for all scripted and non-scripted programming.

Richter said: “We are thrilled to welcome Katrina to FMI. With a standout reputation, in-depth industry knowledge as well as fantastic producer relationships, Katrina is the ideal executive to lead our global content team. Katrina’s extensive experience of complex deal-making and commercial acumen will be key to continuing our business growth strategy.”

Neylon commented: “FremantleMedia International has an established reputation for high-end quality content and I look forward to working with the team to build upon their ambitious plans of working with the best producer and writer talent in the business.”