Deen named SVP Univision Digital

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) has appointed Sameer Deen to the position of senior vice president, Univision Digital. He will be based in Miami and report to Isaac Lee, president of News and Digital for UCI and CEO of Fusion.
 
In this new role at UCI’s digital division, Deen will be responsible for establishing and leading the digital strategy to reach new audiences by enhancing the user experience across UCI’s growing digital and mobile portfolio, expanding digital offerings and maximizing digital-linear TV integration.
 
A seasoned executive with extensive experience in new media development and corporate strategy, Deen was most recently senior vice president of Multiplatform Distribution and Strategy for Scripps Networks Interactive (SNI), where he led digital video distribution efforts. He was also founding president of CityEats and senior vice president of Corporate Development, helping SNI establish its international presence. Earlier in his career he served as director, New Media for NBC Universal and director of Financial and Strategic Planning for NBC Universal Networks.
“With his proven track record and new media development expertise, Sameer is a highly valuable addition to our Univision Digital leadership team,” said Isaac Lee. “We look forward to working closely with him as we expand and enhance our digital offerings.”
 
“I am excited to be joining the leading Hispanic multimedia company at a time of immense growth in multi-cultural audiences,” said Deen. “I look forward to working with Isaac and UCI’s leadership to grow our audiences across platforms.”