Durst joined the company in 2022 as director of the Distribution division, where he has been responsible for the distribution and monetization of the FAST channels and AVOD library within the US.
Fremantle announced that Trey Durst had been promoted to VP of US Distribution for the company’s International division. In his new role, Durst will continue to report to Lisa Honig, Fremantle’s Senior Executive Vice President of North American Distribution, International.
Durst joined the company in 2022 as director of the Distribution division. He has been responsible for the distribution and monetization of the FAST channels and AVOD library within the US, finding unique solutions to optimize revenue through Fremantle’s robust content library.
As part of the Honig team, Durst has cultivated and expanded Fremantle’s relationships with some of the biggest players in the streaming world. Most recently, Durst spearheaded a new partnership with Fubo, which resulted in numerous Fremantle FAST channels now available on the platform, including Family Feud Classic, Baywatch, The Jamie Oliver Channel, and the newly launched RIG TV, which combines bravery and glory by showcasing the toughest jobs on earth.
“Trey’s contributions to Fremantle’s FAST strategy across the US have been instrumental to our continued growth, including forming landmark partnerships, as well as helping to devise new channel offerings,” said Honig. “His solutions-driven mindset, combined with his creativity and deep market knowledge, have been a tremendous asset to the group overall – this is an exciting next step.”
“I’m looking forward to continuing my journey at Fremantle,” said Durst. “It’s exciting to be part of a new sector of Fremantle’s business and to see how much it has grown over the past few years. I look forward to continuing to explore innovative ways to make our iconic intellectual property available through the latest developments in the streaming world.”
