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FremantleMedia has two new CEOs for its Latin America Offices
MUMBAI: There’s change atop at FremantleMedia’s Latin America office. FremantleMedia, one of the largest creators, producers and distributors of television brands in the world, announced the appointment of two new Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) for its Spanish and Portuguese-speaking operations in Latin America.
Daniela Busoli has been promoted to CEO FremantleMedia Brazil, based in S?o Paulo, while Adrián Santucho becomes the new CEO of FremantleMedia Mexico, US Hispanic and Pan-Regional Productions, based in Miami.
The new CEOs will directly report to FremantleMedia’s Chief Executive Officer, Cecile Cout-Frotaz and will be responsible for the overall management of the day-to-day operation of their businesses and will drive the strategic vision for operations in their respective markets.
The CEOs will develop and produce programmes for broadcasters in their territories and will work closely with FremantleMedia International’s licensing and sales operations.
On announcing the appointments, Cecile Frot-Coutaz, FremantleMedia’s CEO said in a release: “I am delighted to have Daniela and Adrián leading our operations across Latin America and the Hispanic US. Both are well-respected executives, and their drive and experience will really help FremantleMedia exploit the many opportunities available to us as we look to grow our business in these incredibly vibrant markets.”
Busoli and Santucho joined FremantleMedia from Endemol in Latin America and boast extensive experience in working across well-established formats in the entertainment industry. They will take up their respective posts with immediate effect.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
