Fremantle builds new scripted division, hands budget and creative reins to O'Connell Marsh

Fremantle did not directly replace Christian Vesper, who exited as scripted chief in January 2026 after nearly a decade. Instead it created the Global Scripted Hub, a new drama and film division whose CEO — Katie O'Connell Marsh, a Gaumont founder and Narcos executive producer — will control both creative direction and the annual scripted spend across all Fremantle labels. She starts in August 2026 from London. (Deadline)