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Fremantle Elevates Jimmy Fox to President of Content and Strategy

Fox’s brief centers on development oversight alongside strategic initiatives to expand Fremantle’s slate.

Overview

  • His remit now includes pursuing new content forms, innovative partnerships and growth opportunities across the company.
  • He continues to report to CEO Jennifer Mullin after serving as executive vice president of unscripted development and sales.
  • Recent credits include Netflix’s Evil Influencer and ABC’s Match Game with Martin Short, with Netflix’s Win the Mall entering production later this month.
  • The move follows RTL Group’s €95 million write-down of Fremantle program costs, a near-10% revenue drop in 2025, an end to fully financed films, and a review of first-look deals.
  • Fremantle aims to harness its IP portfolio—including Baywatch, Got Talent, Family Feud and Too Hot to Handle—while incubating new international formats with global teams.