Fremantle promotes Ganesh Rajaram to CEO of Asia and Latin America

Fremantle has promoted Ganesh Rajaram to CEO of Asia and Latin America. Starting his new role on January 1, Rajaram will oversee all aspects of the company’s production business in both regions, with the Managing Directors for India, Mexico and Indonesia all reporting to him. Singapore-based Rajaram will report directly to Jennifer Mullin, CEO of Fremantle.

During his 17 years at Fremantle, Rajaram has struck deals with pan-regional broadcasters like Fox and Sony for entertainment titles such as “America’s Got Talent,” “American Idol” and “The X Factor UK,” as well as selling scripted shows like “American Gods” to Youku in China and “Beecham House” to Netflix in India.

At the same time, Haryaty Rahman has been named EVP of Sales for Asia to replace Rajaram, and will now oversee Fremantle’s distribution business across the region, having previously served as SVP. Also based in Singapore, Rahman will report to Jens Richter, CEO of Fremantle International.

“I am delighted for Ganesh on this well-deserved promotion to CEO of Asia and Latin America. His strategic vision, empathy and creativity will no doubt ensure continued growth and prosperity in the region,”  Richter commented. “Haryaty’s unrivaled knowledge and relationships with broadcasters and producers across Asia has helped put the Fremantle name and our brilliant content in front of huge audiences in the region,”  he added.