Fremantle has announced that Christian Vesper will step down from his position as CEO, Global Drama and Film, bringing to a close a decade‑long tenure.
Vesper joined Fremantle in 2016. Based in London he reported into Andrea Scrosati, Group COO and CEO Continental Europe, who will now oversee the Film and Drama division on an interim basis in close collaboration the wider film and drama leadership team.
Vesper played a key role in expanding Fremantle’s scripted footprint, particularly through a slate of first‑look and creative collaborations. These include partnerships with Emma Stone and Dave McCary’s Fruit Tree Productions; Kristen Stewart, Dylan Meyer and Maggie McLean’s Nevermind Pictures; Pablo and Juan de Dios Larraín’s Fabula; Rachel Weisz and Polly Stokes’ Astral Projection; Edward Berger’s Nine Hours; Johan Renck and Michael Parets’ Sinestra Films; Sarah Condon’s Fair Harbour; Richard Yee and Krishnendu Majumdar’s Me+You Productions.
Vesper has EP’d and shepherded through Fremantle films and series; such as the 4 x Academy Award nominated Bugonia, Cannes prize winning Pillion, Queer, Maria, The Chronology of Water, Picnic at Hanging Rock, The Luminaries, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl and the upcoming Rachel Weisz starrer, the Thomas Alfredson directed Seance on a Wet Afternoon. Most recently he worked to set up the Fox Network revival of Baywatch.
Before joining Fremantle, Vesper spent 14 years at Sundance TV. He previously held roles at HBO, iFilm, October Films and USA Films.
Andrea Scrosati, Group COO and CEO Continental Europe, said: “I would like to personally thank Christian for his unwavering commitment and contribution to Fremantle over the past decade. With Christian at the helm, we have established our drama and film business and delivered both consistent success and critical acclaim. Our scripted portfolio is today a key component of our business and recognised across the industry. Christian is a creative at heart, and his vision has helped build the credibility of our drama and film slate. We appreciate that he now wishes to focus on new horizons, and we all wish him well in the future.”
Christian Vesper said: “After 10 years with Fremantle, I have decided that the time is right to step down from my role as CEO Film and Drama. I would like to thank Jennifer Mullin and Andrea Scrosati for their incredible support, ambition and creative spirit, enabling us to build our film and drama capabilities. I am extremely proud of what we have achieved together, and the fact we will deliver our 100th film this year underlines the progress made. Fremantle is an incredible company and has been a huge part of my life for the last decade. We have built a dedicated and talented team whom I will miss greatly, but I know they will take our Film and Drama business to even greater heights. Now is the perfect moment for my next adventure, and I am excited for the journey ahead.”
Jon Creamer
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