London, United Kingdom - July 17, 2013, London, United Kingdom - BBC Worldwide announced a new management team to lead the company’s business and operations in Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market.
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The new executives joining Medina’s Latin America/U.S. Hispanic management team are:
Karen Harrison – Vice President Finance.
Ms. Harrison will be responsible for developing and managing all aspects of the region’s finances, including performance analysis, business support, reporting, forecasting and planning financial policy and controls. Ms. Harrison joins BBC Worldwide from the largest provider of cable TV, Internet and VoIP services in Bulgaria and Macedonia - Blizoo Media & Broadband - where she served as Chief Financial Officer.
Alejandra Olea - Vice President Integrated Sales.
Ms. Olea will join the company to lead the organization’s team in charge of channel distribution, program and formats sales; as well as supervise business development and delivery of revenue and profit growth. She brings with her a wealth of experience in the region covering program and format sales, channel marketing and sales, in addition to advertising sales. Her previous experience includes positions at Tepuy International, Sony Pictures Television Latin America and most recently DIRECTV Latin America.
David Hanono – Director, Digital Development.
In this newly created role, Mr. Hanono will lead the development of BBC Worldwide’s regional digital video business and serve as the company’s regional digital advisor. Mr. Hanono joins the company after a successful career in the telecommunications, media and entertainment industries, most recently working as Senior Director of Mobile Sales Development at Univision Communications.
Rafael Alamo – Manager HR.
Mr. Alamo will be responsible for directing BBC Worldwide’s regional people and culture strategy with an emphasis on driving organization, excellence, team development and workforce planning.
Previously part of BBC Worldwide Latin America’s channels team, the following executives will also be part of the region’s Management Team:
Gareth Williams – VP Branded Services.
Previously serving as VP Programming, Mr. Williams has been appointed to this newly created role where he will broaden his responsibilities taking over on-air and research as well as continuing his lead on programming and overseeing the regional channel strategy.
Sergio Leos – Vice President, Marketing & Ad Sales.
In this expanded role, Mr. Leos will be heading the BBC’s marketing efforts for all business areas in the region, as well as leading the ad sales business development for Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market. ■