Carrera named Senior VP of TV at Entravision Communications.

Entravision Communications Corporation announced that Mario M. Carrera has been promoted to the newly-created position of Senior Vice President of Spanish-Language Television, overseeing and managing all of Entravision’s Spanish-language television properties. Carrera previously led Entravision’s radio, television and interactive assets in Colorado as the Vice President and General Manager for 8 years.

“Mario is a proven leader with a deep commitment to the Hispanic community and strong business acumen,” said Walter F. Ulloa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Entravision. “His appointment reflects our efforts to optimize our operating structure in order to better capitalize on our market-leading media properties, which are located in some of the fastest-growing Hispanic markets in the U.S.”

“As a seasoned television executive with an extensive track record in one of our fastest-growing clusters, Mario is a perfect fit for this new position,” said Philip C. Wilkinson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Entravision. “We look forward to his fresh insights and strategic contributions as we continue to execute on our television growth initiatives.”

“I am excited about this new position which provides the ability to work from a holistic perspective with all of Entravision’s Spanish-language television teams,” said Mario M. Carrera. “The tremendous growth of the U.S. Hispanic consumer market, combined with the unique position of Entravision’s television assets, creates a great opportunity to expand our relationships with both the communities we serve and our advertisers.”