Ruiz – VP Of Talent Relations @ Univision Communications.

Univision Communications Inc. announced that Mario Ruiz has been appointed Vice President of Talent Relations, effective immediately. Ruiz will be responsible for providing full service and support to all in-house talent within the Univision and TeleFutura Networks as well as coordinating the planning of all incoming outside talent. Based in Miami, Ruiz will report to Ray Rodriguez, President and Chief Operating Officer, Univision Television Networks.

Mario’s ability to discover and develop talent in the very competitive entertainment industry will prove to be an invaluable asset to our growing company,” said Rodriguez. “He is an accomplished entertainment executive with a diverse industry background spanning the U.S., Europe, Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia. Mario’s sensitivity and common sense approach to everyday talent issues, along with his multifaceted relationships within the industry, are rare traits and we’re pleased to welcome someone of his stature to the Univision team.”

“It is a fantastic honor to have the opportunity to cultivate the outstanding range of talent that Univision attracts,” said Ruiz. “I look forward to working closely with the esteemed professionals that our loyal audiences know and love, in addition to discovering and introducing fresh new faces to the Univision Networks’ lineups.”