Rodriguez Named President & COO @ Univision Communications Inc.

Univision Communications Inc. announced the promotion of Ray Rodriguez to President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective immediately. He will continue reporting to A. Jerrold Perenchio, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. All of Univision’s businesses will now report to Mr. Rodriguez.

“I have had the privilege of working closely with Ray Rodriguez for over 12 years, and throughout he has excelled at every task he’s been assigned,” said Perenchio. “His goals, objectives and the results he has achieved have always been ‘the center of the bull’s-eye,’ and his loyalty, integrity and dedication to the success of our Company are beyond reproach. I am certain that, in his new position as President and Chief Operating Officer of Univision Communications, Ray will lead the charge to ensure that our Company maintains its undisputed position as the number one Spanish-language media company in the United States, while each of our businesses continue to excel and achieve greater successes in the future.”

Mr. Rodriguez said, “Our Company’s future prospects are enormous. In my new capacity, I look forward to working to further unlock the potential of Spanish-language media. Jerry Perenchio is a leader of wide vision, and I am excited to have the opportunity to work more closely and broadly with him and the team he has assembled. That team, of which I am proud to be a long-time member, is dedicated to furthering Univision’s number one position in the hearts and minds of U.S. Hispanics. By continuing to deliver ever better entertainment, news and information to our television, radio, music and online audiences and users, we will build on Univision’s strong franchises, all for the benefit of our community, our clients and our stockholders.”

Mr. Rodriguez joined Univision in August 1990 as Vice President and Director of Talent Relations. In September 1991 he was promoted to Senior Vice President and Operating Manager of the Univision Network. In 1992, when the Company was acquired by its current controlling group, he became the Univision Network President and, since 2001, has also been President of the Company’s cable network (Galavisión) and its newest broadcast network (TeleFutura).