The partnership was introduced to Fremantle by Lorenzo De Maio of De Maio Entertainment, with the deal being brokered by Jill Kellie on behalf of Fremantle and Richard Lever for Lee+Thompson acting on behalf of Me+You.
Marijke Somers will be responsible for all countries in Northern Europe, while Manon van der Hoek oversees all commercial and legal matters of the various Fremantle labels in Northern Europe.
Fremantle announced that it is acquiring a minority stake in Boldprint Studios, the newly formed production company from former Channel 4 Head of Entertainment, Phil Harris.
Fremantle announced the promotion of Jill Kellie to VP Commercial Strategy. Working with the Commercial and International leadership team, Kellie will head up Commercial strategy and overall business development.