Fremantle has appointed Ben Crompton as its new global head of entertainment, the company announced.
New Leadership at Fremantle
Crompton joins Fremantle from NBCUniversal, where he served as vice president of international unscripted programming. Prior to that role, he was executive vice president U.S. At Lime Pictures, the production company behind shows like Netflix’s Dance Monsters, MTV’s True Lies, and ABC’s Who Do You Believe? He also held senior positions at Warner Brothers in Australia, Eyeworks, and ITV Studios in the U.K.
Crompton will report directly to Fremantle Global CEO Jennifer Mullin and will begin his new role later this month.
“It is a great honour for me to be joining Fremantle and to work with Jennifer and such a brilliant team,” Crompton said in a statement. “I have long admired Fremantle – a company known for creativity, innovation, and groundbreaking formats. I can’t wait to secure started and collaborate with the exceptional talent across the Fremantle business.”
Crompton’s appointment follows the departure of Andrew Llinares, who stepped down from the role after three years.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ben to Fremantle,” said Mullin. “He is a business-minded leader with a deep understanding of the industry, not only from a development and production perspective, but also from a commercial and strategic viewpoint. I look forward to working closely with Ben and our hugely talented team at this extremely exciting time for our business – as we build on our successes and continue to push the creative boundaries together.”
These changes follow other recent personnel adjustments at Fremantle, including the addition of Jhamal Robinson as head of U.S. Productions and Emily Knight as senior vp of unscripted development last month. In January, Christian Vesper stepped down as Fremantle’s CEO of Global Drama and Film after a decade in the position.
Fremantle, controlled by German broadcaster RTL Group, is a leading independent production company with a portfolio that includes popular formats such as Masked Singer, The X Factor, and Got Talent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ben Crompton replacing?
Ben Crompton is replacing Andrew Llinares, who stepped down last month after three years in the role.
Where did Ben Crompton work before joining Fremantle?
Ben Crompton previously worked at NBCUniversal as vice president of international unscripted programming, and before that, at Lime Pictures as executive vice president U.S.
What is Fremantle known for?
Fremantle is known as one of the world’s leading independent production companies, with a portfolio of global formats including Masked Singer, The X Factor, and Got Talent.
How will these leadership changes impact Fremantle’s future programming strategy?
