MUMBAI: FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has announced the appointment of Gautam Talwar to the newly created role of vice president business development - Asia. His appointment is effective immediately.

Based in Singapore and reporting to FME Asia Pacific CEO Jon Penn, Talwar will be responsible for establishing FME?s regional business development office. He will work with the existing FME team to architect and execute a plan to expand FME?s licensing, distribution, home entertainment and live event businesses in Asia.

Penn said, "We are thrilled to announce the addition of Gautam?s expertise to the thriving FME team in Asia at a pivotal time of growth for the business. We look forward to his valuable contribution as a thought leader and project manager on new products, partnerships and ventures in the region.?

Talwar has held roles in Asia-Pacific and the United States during his career in business development. He joins FME from Disney Media Distribution Hong Kong where he was employed as director of business development and digital media and was responsible for identifying new business opportunities to build Disney?s media business across platforms in the region.

Prior to this he was employed at Disney Media Networks, Los Angeles as senior manager media networks strategy where he managed long term strategy initiatives for Disney Media Networks, including ABC, ABC Family and SOAPnet and Disney Channel. He has also worked at Walt Disney Television where he managed the start up and launch of Disney channels in India.