Fremantle Promotes for Nordics & Benelux Distribution

Nick Pawsey has been promoted to senior VP of distribution for the Nordics and Benelux at Fremantle.

Pawsey will now be responsible for driving sales of Fremantle’s productions with local broadcasters and platforms to bolster growth in the Nordics and Benelux, adding to his existing remit of the CEE region. This role will see him responsible for leading the combined team for programming sales across Fremantle’s scripted, factual and lifestyle catalog.

Louise Toner, who was previously VP of distribution for the U.K., has been promoted to VP of distribution for the U.K. and Ireland.

Jamie Lynn, executive VP of co-production and distribution for EMEA at Fremantle, said: “I am delighted to announce Nick’s well-deserved promotion. Nick’s leadership will be essential for scaling up the growth of our distribution business in these regions. Over the past six years with Fremantle, he has had incredible success getting our name and brilliant content in front of huge audiences.

“Congratulations also to Louise on her rightful promotion to VP of distribution U.K. and Ireland. Louise is an integral part of our team with invaluable connections and experience to bring to this expanded remit.”

Pawsey said: “I am honored to have been given this opportunity, particularly at such an exciting time for the business. I look forward to continuing to lead sales and growth at an even greater scale for the company and helping enhance the fantastic reputation Fremantle has in these regions.”