# Sharon Levy leadership transitions in media production

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> Updated: 2026-10-06T16:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Sharon Levy is transitioning between leadership roles in the global television production industry.

Following the completion of an $8 billion merger between Banijay Entertainment and All3Media, Levy is departing her position as CEO of Endemol Shine North America. Her exit is part of a broader reorganization within the merged group, which will be overseen by Ben Samek.

Levy has subsequently been appointed as the CEO of Fremantle Americas & Australia, a role she will begin in mid-January 2027. Based in Los Angeles, she will oversee production, creative development, and intellectual property across the United States, Mexico, and Australia, reporting to Fremantle Group CEO Jennifer Mullin.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Fremantle appoints Sharon Levy as CEO of Americas & Australia

Sharon Levy will become CEO of Fremantle Americas & Australia in January 2027, overseeing production across the US, Mexico, and Australia as part of the company's global growth strategy.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fremantle-appoints-sharon-levy-as-ceo-of-americas-australia

### 2026-09-25: Sharon Levy exits Endemol Shine North America CEO role

Sharon Levy is exiting as CEO of Endemol Shine North America following the $8 billion merger between Banijay Entertainment and All3Media.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sharon-levy-exits-endemol-shine-north-america-ceo-role

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