Gaumont International Television Announces New Structure

LOS ANGELES: Gaumont International Television has a new global growth plan it is putting in place, which includes the hire of an executive VP of business operations and a promotion within the company.

Katie O'Connell, the company's CEO, has renewed her contract.

Sam Semon is joining GIT from FremantleMedia North America as its new executive VP of business operations. Semon was serving as the VP of business and legal affairs at FremantleMedia North America.

GIT promoted Elisa Roth from head of creative affairs to president of creative and production.

As part of the global growth plan, Semon and Roth, as well as Roman Viaris, the head of finance, and Erik Pack, the head of international distribution and co-production, will report directly to O'Connell.