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The executive was named SVP & GM Channels and Branded Services for Latin America and US Hispanic.
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Guillermo Sierra, SVP & GM Channels and Branded Services for Latin America and US Hispanic at BBC Worldwide.
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BBC Worldwide has named Guillermo Sierra as SVP & General Manager Channels and Branded Services for Latin America and US Hispanic.
Formerly Chief Content Officer and Senior Vice President at VME Media Inc., Guillermo will be responsible for the continued growth and strategic development of BBC Worldwide's portfolio of commercial channel services which currently comprises BBC Entertainment, BBC HD and CBeebies. The role is also responsible for CBeebies in Latin America and the US Hispanic markets. In leading the channels business, Guillermo will identify new opportunities to grow the existing services and launch new brands on both linear and non-linear platforms in this high growth market.
With teams in Sao Paulo, Mexico City and Miami, Guillermo will report to Jana Bennett, President, Worldwide Networks and Global BBC iPlayer. He will also work closely with Fred Medina, BBC Worldwide's Executive Vice President for Latin America who provides strategic direction for growth in the region. Guillermo takes up his new role from the Miami base on the 30th July.
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Jana Bennett, President, Worldwide Networks and Global BBC iPlayer at BBC Worldwide said, "Guillermo brings a great deal of vision and an unrivalled knowledge of the Latin American and US Hispanic media landscape to this role. He will be a valuable addition to the business as we look to build on the success of our existing portfolio in this fast growing market, and look for new opportunities to introduce new brands to viewers through a range of platforms."
She added, "My thanks go to Angel Peche who has provided inspirational leadership for our Channels business in Latin America since November last year, as Acting General Manager. Angel stepped into the management role at a particularly important time for the business, and he has been instrumental in growing the distribution of the BBC Entertainment, CBeebies and BBC HD in recent months, and launching our first dedicated channel for Brazil."
Fred Medina, EVP Latin America added: "Building tune in, brand awareness and market share in the complexity of today's Latin American and US Hispanic Pay TV landscape is an extraordinary challenge. I am confident that under Guillermo's leadership we will thrive and continue to deliver our ambitious targets. We look forward to having his creative skills and ample experience steer the portfolio of outstanding channel brands through its next vital growth stage".
Guillermo Sierra added: "It is very exciting to join the team that has developed the BBC Worldwide channels business into one of the most respected brands portfolio in the region. The outstanding quality and originality of its content, provides a solid platform for us to drive new business opportunities, increase distribution and achieve its full potential."
Guillermo joins the business with over 20 years experience in broadcasting across the Latin American, US Hispanic and European markets. During six years at VME Media Inc., he was responsible for the creation of and implementation of a multiplatform content strategy for VME. He also drove the development and launch of VME Kids for the US Hispanic market. Working across the company's entertainment, lifestyle, factual and preschool output, he oversaw a number of functions including programme acquisitions, marketing, on-air promotion and technical operations. Additionally, Guillermo commissioned and executive produced a slate of original content for the network.
His extensive career has also included roles at SBS, Discovery Latin America/Iberia., Grupo Televisa and Latin American Pay TV Television Services (LAPTV), which was, at the time, a joint venture between Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox and Metro Goldwyn Mayer.
In addition to BBC World News which is distributed across Latin America, BBC Worldwide's channels are also available to US Hispanic viewers. The three channels reach 18 countries across the region, with the most recent launch being a dedicated BBC HD channel for Brazil which debuted in March 2012.
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