Fremantle Appoints Katie O'Connell Marsh As CEO Of Global Scripted Hub

Fremantle has appointed Katie O'Connell Marsh as its new CEO of Global Scripted Hub, strengthening its leadership structure as the company continues to expand its international scripted business.

O'Connell Marsh will take up the newly created senior leadership role in London in autumn 2026, reporting to Andrea Scrosati, Group COO and CEO Continental Europe, with a dotted line to Jens Richter, CEO Commercial and International. She will also join Fremantle’s Global Leadership Team.

In the role, O'Connell Marsh will lead the newly formed Global Scripted Hub, providing creative, commercial and strategic direction across Fremantle’s scripted labels. She will work with teams around the world to increase collaboration, share best practice and develop a more connected global scripted operation spanning drama and film.

Her responsibilities will also include oversight of Fremantle’s annual scripted investment budget, including recommendations on new projects and selected third-party opportunities. She will work closely with the company’s Commercial & International team on sales forecasts and commercial analysis to support investment decisions.

O'Connell Marsh brings extensive experience in building and scaling premium scripted businesses across US and international markets. Throughout her career, she has developed high-value intellectual property, structured global partnerships and created talent-focused production ecosystems that have delivered successful scripted series for major platforms.

Before joining Fremantle, O'Connell Marsh served as CEO of Platform One Media and Gaumont Television, and was Vice Chair of Boat Rocker Studios. She has also executive produced a number of television projects, most recently Apple TV+’s Emmy-nominated Palm Royale. Most recently, she worked as an External Advisor to Bain & Company, following earlier senior leadership roles at DreamWorks Animation, NBCUniversal and Imagine Television.

Andrea Scrosati, Group Chief Operating Officer and CEO Continental Europe, Fremantle, said: "We are delighted to welcome Katie to Fremantle as our new CEO of the Global Scripted Hub. She is a highly accomplished, passionate and commercially astute executive with a deep understanding of global audiences and market trends. She joins us at an incredibly exciting time as we continue to build on the strength of our diverse scripted slate, our award-winning creative labels, and the exceptional talent both on and off screen, that defines our scripted business. Her creative instincts, strategic vision and proven ability to attract and nurture world-class talent will be invaluable as we continue to grow our scripted business and further strengthen Fremantle’s position as a global leader in premium storytelling."

O'Connell Marsh added: "I am thrilled to be joining Fremantle at such an exciting time. I have long admired the strength of its creative vision, its exceptional scripted labels and the critical acclaim achieved across its world-class slate. Fremantle has built a truly unique home for storytellers, combining creative excellence, outstanding talent and global ambition. As the industry continues to evolve, the greatest opportunities will come from bringing together exceptional talent, international collaboration and a commercially driven approach. I am especially looking forward to working closely with Jennifer Mullin, Andrea Scrosati and the outstanding teams across the business to build on Fremantle's success and help shape the next chapter of growth for its scripted business."