Paes de Barros – VP of Distribution @ MTV LatAM.

MTV Networks Latin America announced the promotion of Alvaro Paes de Barros to Vice President of Distribution for MTV Networks Latin America. The announcement was made by Pierluigi Gazzolo, Managing Director, MTV Networks Latin America.

In this new role, Paes de Barros will be responsible for furthering the company’s content distribution strategy in the region. Leading a talented team of local experts based at MTV Networks’ headquarters in Miami and its regional offices in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, Paes de Barros will oversee the company’s business development in terms of digital platforms; as well as traditional distribution deals for cable, MMDS, DTH and broadcast.

“Alvaro’s contributions to MTV Networks Latin America during the past five years have been instrumental in the furthering of our brands in the region,” said Gazzolo. “This promotion is a mere recognition of his hard work and a testament of our confidence that his experience and knowledge of our brands will help continue the company’s growth in the market”.

Prior to this position, Paes de Barros was Senior Director of Distribution for MTV Networks Latin America, responsible for the distribution of MTV, Nickelodeon and VH1 signals to Pay TV operators throughout South America and the Caribbean. Paes de Barros joined MTV Networks Latin America in 2000 as Country Manager for Nickelodeon Brasil, responsible for overseeing the network’s day-to-day operations, and supervising the executive and creative teams in this country.

Paes de Barros comes to MTV Networks Latin America with over twelve years of experience in the affiliate business. Before joining MTV, Paes de Barros was Sales Director of Distribution for Fox Channel in Latin America, responsible for the negotiation and distribution of the channel’s signal to cable operators throughout Brazil.