Johanna Helman was promoted to Managing Director of Fremantle Mexico

Fremantle announced the promotion of Johanna Helman to Managing Director of Fremantle Mexico & Head of Production Latin America, reporting to Ganesh Rajaram, CEO Asia & Latin America, Fremantle. As part of her new role Johanna will continue to grow Fremantle in the Latin American market as one of the best production houses in the region.

The exec joined Fremantle in 2016 as Executive Producer of Cocineros Mexicanos, our first live show for TV Azteca. In 2020, she led the first unscripted production, Too Hot to Handle, for Netflix in Mexico, for which she received the Produ Award for Best Entertainment Producer. In the same year Joanna was promoted to VP of Production, where she was instrumental in operating Production hubs in Mexico.

Johanna Helman, MD of Fremantle Mexico & Head of Production Latin America, celebrated the challenge: “Taking on this role at such a prestigious company is an honour. I am excited by the opportunity to lead a passionate and creative team, focused on generating content that resonates with our audiences around the world," commented.

Finally, Ganesh Rajaram, CEO Asia & Latin America, Fremantle praised the exec: “I am thrilled to announce the promotion of Johanna to Head of Production at Fremantle Latin America.  With over 20 years in the industry and eight years at Fremantle Johanna has the experience and expertise to step into this role, and I look forward to working with her more closely as we focus on the expansion of Fremantle in Latin America," stated.