Fremantle VP Jill Kellie Exits After Four Years
Jill Kellie has left her role as Fremantle's VP of Commercial Strategy, Commercial and International, the company confirmed to Deadline.
Jill Kellie has left her role as VP of Commercial Strategy, Commercial and International at Fremantle, the company confirmed to Deadline. Her departure ends a tenure of more than four years at the production and distribution group.
Kellie first joined Fremantle as Director of Acquisitions, Scripted Content, before stepping into the VP role in 2024. Fremantle CEO of Commercial and International Jens Richter commented on her exit.
Her departure follows a series of changes in the Commercial and International division, including the exits of Vasha Wallace and long-serving COO Bob McCourt.
Before joining Fremantle, Kellie held roles at BBC Studios, ITV Studios, 2Entertain and Universal Pictures International.
In August, Fremantle reported half-yearly revenues of €835M ($948M). The company is heading to MIPCOM Cannes with titles including Kill Jackie and Baywatch.
Quick answers
Who is leaving Fremantle?
Jill Kellie, VP of Commercial Strategy, Commercial and International, has left the company after more than four years.
When did Jill Kellie take on her VP role at Fremantle?
She took on the VP role in 2024, after initially joining as Director of Acquisitions, Scripted Content.
Who commented on Jill Kellie's departure?
Fremantle CEO of Commercial and International Jens Richter commented on her exit.