Sharon Levy to lead Fremantle Americas and Australia

Fremantle has appointed Sharon Levy as CEO of Fremantle Americas & Australia, overseeing its production operations in Australia, the United States and Mexico.

Levy joins from Banijay, where she served as CEO of Endemol Shine North America. She will begin in mid-January 2027, reporting to Fremantle group CEO Jennifer Mullin, and join the company’s global leadership team.

Based in Los Angeles, Levy will take on regional responsibilities Mullin previously held.

Responsibility across three markets

Levy will oversee Fremantle’s production labels, customer relationships, talent partnerships, creative development, production slate and intellectual property across the three markets.

Fremantle said the appointment was part of its global growth strategy.

Mullin said: “Sharon is an exceptional executive with a proven ability to build businesses, develop talent and deliver outstanding content. I am thrilled to welcome her to Fremantle and our Global Leadership Team. Her experience, leadership and entrepreneurial mindset make her the ideal person to lead our businesses across the Americas and Australia as we continue to accelerate our growth ambitions. I look forward to working closely with her during this exciting time for Fremantle.”

Levy’s production background

At Endemol Shine North America, Levy oversaw US franchises including MasterChef and LEGO Masters, alongside Deal or No Deal Island, The Summit and Fear Factor: House of Fear.

Her scripted portfolio included Ripley and the international co-production Like Water for Chocolate. She also led Banijay Launch, an accelerator program supporting creators across more than 30 territories.

Before joining Endemol Shine North America, Levy was executive vice president, original series, at Spike TV, overseeing the acquisition, development, and production of scripted, unscripted, and documentary programs.

These included Ink Master, Bar Rescue, Auction Hunters and Deadliest Warrior.