Hinson – Executive CFO @ Univision Communications.
March 2, 2004
Univision Communications Inc. announced that Jeffrey T. Hinson, who previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Univision Radio, has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Univision Communications Inc. He will report to A. Jerrold Perenchio, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Univision. Hinson will succeed George Blank, who will remain with the Company as a senior member of its corporate staff.
“George Blank has been a tremendous asset for Univision and I want to personally thank him for his dedication and outstanding service as Chief Financial Officer throughout his 17-year tenure to date,” said Perenchio. “As a key member of the management team, George has played a pivotal role in guiding Univision through its tremendous growth. He has made significant contributions to the Company’s development and we look forward to his continued involvement.”
George Blank said, “I have been privileged to have been associated with Univision for nearly two decades and to have been part of one of the great success stories in the media industry. I am looking forward to continuing my role with the company and to helping Jerry Perenchio and his excellent management team continue to build for the future.”
“Jeff Hinson is an outstanding executive and I am delighted he is joining Univision’s management team,” said Perenchio. “He brings to his new position a unique blend of financial and industry experience and expertise, which will be instrumental as we integrate our new Radio operations with our existing Television, Music and Internet franchises. I have known Jeff for years and have been impressed with his strategic vision, and I am confident in his ability to further enhance shareholder value.”
“I am pleased to have this opportunity to expand my role at Univision, a company with a celebrated brand, a first-rate management team and talented employees in Television, Radio, Music and Online businesses,” said Hinson. “I am fortunate to inherit a superb group of professionals who, under George Blank’s leadership, have operated with the highest integrity.”