MUMBAI: Television format creator and distributor FremantleMedia appointed Emma Turner to the position of senior executive producer, Worldwide Drama. In her new role Turner will support the operations of FremantleMedia?s Worldwide Drama division, working with local teams across Latin America, Asia, and Europe to facilitate all aspects of drama development and production.

Turner?s appointment comes as FremantleMedia continues to focus on maintaining and expanding its drama offering. She will play a key role in the development of regional and formattable drama as well as facilitating the sharing of best practice in drama production throughout FremantleMedia?s worldwide network of production companies.

FremantleMedia senior EVP, FMX and Worldwide Drama Claire Tavernier said, "Emma has an exceptional breadth of experience in drama. She has already proven her incredible talent with our colleagues in FremantleMedia Asia, helping to establish and support new drama teams and developing a slate of original drama series in the region. Emma has an impressive track-record with considerable international expertise and we are thrilled to welcome her to the Worldwide Drama team."

Turner is an experienced drama producer and executive, specialising in developing, establishing and refreshing returning drama series and soaps. She has worked all over the UK, as well as in Ireland, France, Holland, Africa and Asia. During her career she has worked on productions such as Holby City, Eastenders, and New Tricks.

Prior to joining FremantleMedia she spent eight months consulting and supporting the development and production of drama for FremantleMedia Asia, based at FremantleMedia?s office in Jakarta, Indonesia.

In her new role, Emma will be based in London and will report to FremantleMedia senior VP drama - production and network Donna Wiffen.