FremantleMedia International Sets Up Base in Canada

LONDON: FremantleMedia International has unveiled FremantleMedia Canada, a Toronto-based sales office for its distribution business.

The office will be led by Susan Hummel, who was recently hired as senior VP of distribution and starts in the role in early March. Hummel will report directly to Lisa Honig, the senior executive VP of FremantleMedia International. Hummel joins the company from MGM, where she most recently served as senior VP of U.S. basic cable and Canada television distribution.

“It’s a very exciting time at FMI with the company’s larger commitment to the Canadian TV market. While this last year has been one of transition, the result has been an increased focus on investing in both in-house and third party content and development, as well as a re-energized commitment to building our scripted portfolio,” said Honig. “Canada has always been one of our largest territories for international distribution and having a local team led by Susan is going to help us to build upon on our already solid foundation and growing portfolio of content.”

“I’m proud to be at the forefront of the creation of a larger FMI presence throughout Canada,” added Hummel. “It’s great to be part of the newest FMI office, right from the ground-breaking. I look forward to expanding FMI’s existing relationships across all platforms throughout Canada.”