FremantleMedia CEO Tony Cohen Stepping Down

Cecile Frot-Coutaz to succeed him effective July 1

By Andrea Morabito -- Broadcasting & Cable, 4/19/2012 1:30:00 PM

Tony Cohen is stepping down as CEO of FremantleMedia, the company announced Thursday. He will be succeeded by FremantleMedia North America CEO Cecile Frot-Coutaz.

Cohen is leaving to focus on "non-executive work," according to the statement. Frot-Coutaz assumes her London-based post July 1.

A FremantleMedia North America spokesperson had no comment on who would be in charge of U.S. operations after Frot-Coutaz's promotion; the statement said only that "her successor will be named in due course."

The company's U.S. division currently oversees production of such shows as American Idol, The X Factor, America's Got Talent and The Price Is Right.

Frot-Coutaz had been CEO of FremantleMedia North America since 2005.