Padrón – Sr VP of Programming & Promotions for the Univision Network.

Univision Communications Inc. announced the promotion of Otto Padrón to Senior Vice President of Programming and Promotions for the Univision Network, effective immediately. In this role, he will continue to oversee all aspects of programming, scheduling, acquisition, promotions and research for the network. Padrón will remain based in Miami and will continue to report to Alina Falcon, Executive Vice President and Operating Manager for the Univision Network, Univision Communications Inc.

“Otto is a talented and experienced leader who has done a wonderful job of managing programming for the Univision Network and this is an extremely well-deserved promotion,” said Alina Falcon, Executive Vice President and Operating Manager for the Univision Network. “Univision’s strong ratings performance is a true testament to Otto’s unparalleled ability to both gauge and deliver exactly what our audiences want to see on television. We are confident that in his new position, Otto will continue to achieve record setting results that will solidify our position as one of the top broadcast networks in the U.S.”

“I am prouder than ever of the Network’s exceptional growth and achievements and I am truly flattered by this promotion,” said Padrón. “I look forward to continue working with my many talented colleagues in order to help Univision realize its still-enormous potential.”

Otto Padrón began his television career over ten years ago. He joined Univision in 1995 as Director of Programming Special Projects, overseeing key domestic shows in pre-development. He was named Director of On-Air Promotions in 1996 and was promoted to Director of Network Programming in 1998. In 2003 Padrón was named Vice President of Programming and Promotions for the Univision Network.